element-hq / element-hq/element-ios

Reduce data usage during call

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Description

**Description of problem:**
I have a small subscription with my cellular but I'm doing lot of video call. 15 minutes consummate ~ 500 MB on my subscription (2GB / month)

**Solution:**
I think that a option of quality audio and video like Signal would a good idea:
Use Less Data:

> - Never
> - Cellular Only
> - Wi-Fi and Cellular

**Screenshots:**

![IMG_7495 1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/85800523/121783449-6821dc00-cb4a-11eb-839e-79170230b691.jpg)

![IMG_7496](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/85800523/121783461-6fe18080-cb4a-11eb-8263-7df9e8993d48.jpg)

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the reported 15-minute video call data usage and locating the existing call-quality or data-use settings in the iOS app. Done means users can choose Never, Cellular Only, or Wi-Fi and Cellular for reduced call data usage, with behavior verified on cellular and Wi-Fi.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
audio-video-rtc, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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