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 ...

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

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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 ...

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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 ...