Facebook has finally brings a major update to their mobile application for iOS, which gather a significant improvement to the performance. Unlike the older version of the app that was based on HTML5, which, in other words, means that it was a simplified web browser loading the Facebook mobile website, the new version uses native code like most of the other apps out there. Which is means that there’s no more lags in scrolling and the performance is silky smooth, like that of one of the stock applications.
Further more, the app include a slightly different UI with a different view for photos on your timeline. You can also tap to open these photos and then swipe your finger up or down on them to close them, with a slick transition animation. You also have a new banner at the top that announces the arrival of new posts and you can tap it to quickly go to the top.
If you use Facebook regularly on your iOS device, you should download the update immediately. There is no similar update available for Android as of now.
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Source : AllThingsD, App Store