Google just released the Android 16 Beta 3.2 patch to beta testers, which includes fixes for “minor” issues such as battery drain, screen flicker, and more. If you've noticed that your Android battery ...

In a rather curious announcement on Wednesday morning, Google told users to update Instagram to “fix a battery drain issue on Android devices.” This “Battery drain on Android devices” post on the ...

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Instagram continues to be one of the most popular apps on Android, with over a billion users globally using the platform to share photos, videos, and stay connected with others. However, in recent ...

Google has rolled out the January update for supported Pixel devices running Android 16. The update includes bug fixes and improvements, like a fix for battery drain under certain conditions. This is ...

TL;DR: Google has confirmed that the Instagram app is causing excessive battery drain, and Android users have been complaining about this for a couple of weeks now - and that their phones are ...

You plug in your phone overnight, but by lunchtime, it's already gasping for charge. Sound familiar? Hidden background features, sneaky settings and apps you forgot existed can quietly drain your ...

Is Google Photos draining your battery? A new leak reveals a feature that stops background uploads from killing your power.

The metric flags apps that keep devices awake for more than two hours in a 24-hour period. Apps with over 5% excessive wake lock sessions will be classified as high battery drain. Developers are ...

It is always a good idea to keep software up to date across your devices, because sometimes, staying on outdated software can have serious consequences. If you are one of many Android device owners ...