Video: Why Social Apps Are Hogging Your Data and How You Can Fix It
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It's time to protect your precious smartphone data.
Every smartphone user should be mindful of how much data their apps are using. Even those with unlimited data plans will notice a speed slowdown if and when they hit a certain data threshold.
The main culprits hogging all this data? Social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Most users are unlikely to get rid of these apps. Luckily, each one has settings that can reduce the amount of data they each consume.
Instagram simply has a "use less data" setting that users can toggle on. Meanwhile, on Facebook, turning off autoplay on videos in your news feed can have a drastic effect.
To learn more, check out the video below from CNET:
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