While TripMode 2.2.0 already introduced critical tools like (at a coffeeshop, on cellular) and data limits , users often struggle with "all-or-nothing" blocking when a connection is slow but not completely capped. Feature Draft: Smart Traffic Prioritization
: Within a profile, you could mark an app (e.g., Zoom or Slack) as "Critical." TripMode would then actively throttle other allowed but less urgent apps (like a web browser or email sync) if it detects the overall connection speed dropping below a certain threshold. TripMode 2.2.0
A useful feature for —a version focused on refining the data management experience on macOS and Windows—would be "Smart Traffic Prioritization" (or "Focus Bandwidth" ). While TripMode 2
TripMode 2.2.0 was a bridge toward the more advanced monitoring of TripMode 3. Adding prioritization would have been a natural evolution of the and App Sorting features introduced in the v2.x cycle. TripMode - Save data, browse faster TripMode 2
This feature would allow users to assign priority levels to allowed apps rather than just a simple on/off toggle.
: A simple "Priority" star or slider next to the existing checkboxes in the menu bar popover. Why this fits Version 2.2.0
: It ensures that your most important task—like a video call—remains stable on a weak tethered connection without forcing you to manually hunt down and block every other small background process.