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Google confirms that Instagram battery drain you've noticed on your phones is real


Google has confirmed that the Instagram app was causing battery drain on Android phones. An update has been released to fix the issue.

Google has confirmed that the Instagram app has been draining the battery on Android phones, something many users, including several on Reddit, have noticed lately. Others switched to Instagram Lite and saw a noticeable improvement in battery life, further suggesting the issue lies with the main app. In response, Google has issued an advisory titled “Battery drain on Android devices,” urging users to update Instagram.

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