Google Releases Data Use Info for Project Fi

Google released new data monitoring features for Project Fi.

Google has recently announced that they will add a new system of metrics to Project Fi. It will allow users to monitor the amount of data they use every month for every app. The new software update will also include the ability to track data use in real time.

If you are not familiar with Google’s Project Fi and what it does, then you should know that it’s a wireless service not unlike any other mobile data provider, but Google’s service offers users a variety of features such as automatically change to the best network available.

Unfortunately, a major downside of Project Fi is that the service only supports a handful of devices, with the newest ones added being Google’s flagship device, the Pixel, and Pixel XL. Nonetheless, despite the low support, Google is keen to improve the service by making it easier for current and future subscribers to monitor their data use.

One of the more advanced features is the ability to see a detailed list of how your data is actually spent on every app. You can access the feature by simply scrolling down to the section which shows your current amount of data for the month in question. The “view details” button will lead to a comprehensive list of each app and their data usage. Additionally, live updates on data usage will also be displayed on the app’s main screen as well as on its widget. It allows users to easily and constantly track the amount of data they use.

This type of features will surely have the highest benefit to users who have a low amount of data available to them each month and want to make sure they will not exceed their limit. For example, the lowest data option on Project Fi is $30 a month, which includes the $20 base costs and the minimum of 1GB of DATA.

With already a limited number of supported device, the new Project Fi features will also be available to devices running Android 7.0 Nougat and future versions. To receive the feature, the app also needs to be on K.2.7.20 version or newer.

Are you using Google’s Project Fi? If so, what do you think about the new features?

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