Google’s recent YouTube performance boost for Android devices has reportedly led to significant battery drain issues for many users. The update, which claimed to enable higher resolution playback and lower power consumption, has allegedly had the opposite effect on devices without built-in support for the AV1 video format. Affected users have noticed rapid battery depletion while using the YouTube app, with some reporting that videos are freezing and stuttering. Google has acknowledged the issue and is recommending users to enable in-built settings to mitigate battery drain.