Grab8 · 2026-03-06 00:23
Reclaiming Terabytes: Optimizing Android image caching with TLRU
Introduction In a previous post, we discussed Project Bonsai , our initiative to reduce the Grab app’s download size. We successfully reduced the Android Application Package (APK) download size by 26%. This reduction offers a substantial advantage: it minimizes download friction, allowing users to download the app, even on slower networks. However, the battle for storage doesn’t end after installation. The Grab app includes a wide range of features and workflows that heavily depend on image c...