If you’ve been having unusual battery drain issues on your Pixel phone lately, Instagram might be to blame. In a new support post, Google says that Instagram has updated its app to address the issue.

To disable Google Smart Lock on Instagram, clear Instagram app data, delete its saved password in Google Password Manager, and remove Google Smart Lock as a trusted agent. To prevent future saves, ...

Following yesterday’s Android 15 update, the Instagram app has unexpectedly starting running into some big issues for Pixel users. The issue’s cause is unclear, and it’s also not affecting all users.

The Instagram app on Android was causing excessive battery drain, as users reported. Comparisons showed that lately, Instagram was using significantly more battery power than other apps with similar ...

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 ...

What’s happened? Google has introduced a new dedicated Images tab in the Google App, located at the bottom navigation bar. Why is this important? Google envisions people using its Images tool for ...

Google Pixel owners report a problem with apps, as closing them often sees them reopening without manual input.

The Android 15 update seems to have broken the Instagram app. Swiping between stories is impossible, and the app is randomly freezing up. An updated version of the app doesn’t appear to have the issue ...

Instagram just launched its own standalone video-editing app. The app, Edits, is live globally in the App Store and Google Play Store. Much like TikTok's CapCut, Edits is intended to help users make ...

Instagram has rolled out an update to address the problem. Instagram has rolled out an update to address the problem. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He has written news ...