Google says a recent Instagram update fixes a battery drain issue on Android devices. Users should update to Instagram version 382.0.0.49.84 to avoid unnecessary battery loss. Keeping apps updated is important as new versions often include fixes and performance boosts.

Instagram may be the cause of your Pixel phone's strange power depletion problems in recent months. Google claims in a

Many Android users recently experienced unusually fast battery drain, and Google has identified Instagram as the likely culprit. The company confirmed that a recent version of the app was consuming excessive power on Android devices. However, a fix has since been released, and users are advised to update Instagram to resolve the issue.