An apparent bug with Android Oreo has been discovered which means Google’s mobile operating system could be munching its way through your data allowance, even if you’re connected to a wireless network.
A thread on Reddit highlighted the issue, with many people pointing out that it could prove expensive for anyone not using an unlimited data plan. Google is apparently aware of the problem and is working on a patch, but in the meantime Oreo users are being warned to consider disabling mobile data when they are at home or using a wireless connection elsewhere.
This is not the first time we have heard about users having problems with Android chewing up their data.