Google is reportedly experimenting with a new app called ‘Triangle’, which let users track their mobile data usage. Currently in beta phase, the app is a quick and easy way to check your mobile data balance. Available only for users in the Philippines, the highlight of the app is its ability to offer control over individual apps’ data usage. Also Read - Google will update Play Store guidelines, crack down on companies bypassing 30% fee

Triangle lets users manage individual apps and block the ones you don’t want to eat up your cellular data. According to TechCrunch report, users can block such apps from using mobile data for 10 to 30 minutes, or permanently. “Triangle is a new app being tried out in the Philippines that helps you better manage your data usage and block unwanted background data, ” says Google. Also, the Triangle app view and keep a track on users’ current data usage. Google Triangle users can also check their prepaid data balance within the app. Users also earn additional data balance as carrier operator offer rewards for trying other recommended apps. However, the offers currently remain limited to Smart and Globe prepaid customers only. ALSO READ: How to disable pesky Google Chrome notifications on your desktop Also Read - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 First Impressions: Reshaping foldable tech for future?

Mobile data management is an issue faced in every country and overcoming it can be tricky. Thus an app like Triangle to track and manage mobile data balance is of great use. Although smartphones these days offer inbuilt support for tracking and limiting mobile data expenditure, Google Triangle is said to ease the process with everything brought together under one app.

There is no official word on the global release of Google Triangle app, but a beta test hints at an imminent launch. Prior to the Triangle app, Google had launched a Data Saver mode on Google Chrome browser for Android and iOS in the year 2015. The company claims that the data saver mode it can save up to 70 percent of your mobile data while browsing. It is also available as an extension or Chrome desktop and ChromeOS.