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Add support for respecting macOS "Low data mode"

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Description

Auto updates should respect the host system indicating that it wishes to pause auto updates. Users might enable this mode when they're running on a metered connection, for example.
Apple added this toggle with macOS 10.15 Catalina: https://support.apple.com/en-bn/guide/mac-help/mh11935/mac
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Official documentation:
- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/foundation/nsurlsessionconfiguration/3235751-allowsconstrainednetworkaccess

Also see:
- https://www.donnywals.com/supporting-low-data-mode-in-your-app/

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