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Implement user preference for data-saver mode (disable prefetch, lower images) #325

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Background

Data-conscious users want to control bandwidth usage. Implement data-saver mode: disable prefetch, lower image quality, disable animations, defer non-critical syncs.

Description

Add user preference for data-saver mode to reduce bandwidth usage.

Current Behavior

No way for users to reduce data usage

Expected Behavior

Data-saver mode available in settings

Impact

🎯 Respects user data plans
💡 Better experience in low-bandwidth areas
👥 Inclusive design

Acceptance Criteria

  • Add data-saver toggle to settings
  • Disable prefetch when enabled
  • Lower image quality (compressed variants)
  • Reduce animation complexity
  • Defer non-critical data syncs
  • Test app with data-saver enabled
  • Document data-saver behavior
  • Monitor data-saver usage

Implementation Hints

Add setting to Zustand store. Check in image loading and prefetch hooks.

Performance Metrics

Before:

  • userControl: None

After (Target):

  • userControl: Full data-saver mode

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