14 DAY TRIAL // It looks like Google is trying to compete with Opera Software when it comes to saving data on not-so-good Internet connections. Many Android users have been pleased with the Opera Max, which is supposed to reduce their data traffic bills by a lot.
Now Google is making some changes to its Chrome browser as well. According to the search giant, Chrome on Android will use a new way to save data on smartphones and tablets.
Google has just announced that it will update the Data Saver mode in Chrome for Android to save even more data. Google engineers claim that using the updated Data Saver mode will reduce the amount of data used when visiting a webpage by up to 70 percent.
How is that possible, you might wonder. Well, it's pretty simple. Google stated that the new Data Saver mode would remove most images when loading a page on a slow connection.
Choose which image to load on each webpage
Obviously, after the page has been completely loaded, you will be able to tap to show all images or just the ones you need in particular if you want. This will provide those who want to save mobile data on their Android devices with more control over what they wish to load up on a certain webpage.
Keep in mind that while Google confirmed the changes in Android for Chrome, they will not be available right away.
According to the developer, Chrome users in India and Indonesia will be the first to get this expanded Data Saver mode on their Android devices.
Also, Google announced that additional countries will be getting the new changes in the coming months. It's also worth mentioning that, to enable this feature, you will have to flip on Data Save mode in your Chrome for Android application.
You can now download Chrome for Android for free via Google Play Store. The application should be fully compatible with all devices running Android 4.0 and up.