Recent content by Matt Welsh

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    Chrome and Data Saver

    I am the tech lead on Chrome Data Saver. The system knows nothing about ads. Indeed, we avoid modifying the HTML for pages in any way, and certainly don't inject ads -- not sure where you're getting this from. Also, not sure what you mean about bypassing ad blockers -- there are no ad blockers...
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    Chrome and Data Saver

    Hi there, I'm the tech lead on the Chrome Data Saver. Glad you are a happy user :-) We haven't seen any reports of reduced battery usage for this feature. I'd be surprised if it did drain your battery, since all it's doing on the client is setting a proxy. Indeed, on cellular networks I would...