Onavo is an application known for keeping track of data usage. Certain new features have been added to its Android offering which will enable easy reduction of mobile costs.

With the help of the data based on 'crowd', the Onavo personnel, working on Android app are trying to bring useful and easy to understand information to users.

The app shows the following: 1. The data usage in comparison with others in the Android platform. 2. The number of users who limited the app to Wi-Fi only. 3. The number of users who uninstalled the app. 4. Onavo meter, which indicates as to how much of a hogger the app is.

Onavo installs a profile on the user's phone. The routing of streaming is done through it. The user will not even notice that it is installed.

It will be of great help to those who are always travelling, as it restricts roaming costs. Another thing is that there is saving in day to day data consumed.

It should be noted that installing the app enables Onavo to gather all information regarding internet usage by the user, as per the privacy policy. The internet access through mobile phone may be routed through Onavo's servers.

Incidentally the app has been nominated for the Best App in the Pocket-lint Gadget Awards for 2011. Obviously it is an extremely good one.