Google launches Datally, Android app to help users save on data
During its initial testing phase in the Philippines, Google reported that users saved an average of .
: The ability to block background data for individual apps using a local VPN.
: A "Data Saver Bubble" that appeared over active apps, showing live data usage rates like a speedometer.
: Detailed graphs showing hourly, daily, and weekly consumption trends.
: A feature that located nearby public Wi-Fi networks and allowed users to rate them for quality.
The app, identified by its package name com.google.android.apps.freighter , was a specialized mobile data management tool developed by Google . Launched in late 2017 as part of the "Next Billion Users" initiative, it was primarily designed to help smartphone users in developing markets—where mobile data is often prohibitively expensive—gain granular control over their consumption. Core Functionality and Impact