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2012-Aug-23 2:35 pm
[iPhone] Facebook speeds up iOS apps using iOS native code» bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2 ··· ne-ipad/Facebook on Thursday released major upgrades to its iPhone and iPad apps. Those who have suffered from the sluggishness of the current apps can breathe a collective sigh of relief: these new versions are much faster.
The apps look nearly identical to their predecessors. The main difference is that most of their old Web-based code has been replaced with the native programming code used for iOS
The code from Facebooks stand-alone Camera and Messenger apps has been tucked into the Facebook app, replacing the older photo and messaging tools. That makes these tools look and act a bit different, but most importantly, messaging and posting photos are much zippier.
Another difference is in the news feed. When people Like or add comments to status updates, they will show up in real time, eliminating the need to refresh the post to view new comments and Likes. Over all, the news feed has been optimized to load quickly and feel alive
The focus on native code in apps raises questions about whether Facebook is getting ready to abandon its roots as an open Web platform. Mr. Ondrejka says thats not the case. He explained that Facebooks mobile Web site is still where it gets the most activity. But for apps, the company found that wrapping native code around Web technology was not ideal.
Unfortunately native is a different animal, and it turns out you cant build a good enough experience on iOS using Web tech, Mr. Ondrejka said. I don't have an iPhone, so couldn't test there. But the Facebook app on the iPad is much faster and responsive and has better navigation, including the photo app and messaging within the main Facebook app now. |
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Mike Mod join:2000-09-17 Pittsburgh, PA |
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2012-Aug-23 3:56 pm
App was HTML 5 before, which ran like shit.
It's "kinda faster".
Still runs like shit but at least this one doesn't stink as much |
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bobrkYou kids get offa my lawn Premium Member join:2000-02-02 San Jose, CA |
bobrk
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2012-Aug-23 4:02 pm
It feels more like back end problems. The app itself is an improvement. |
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JohnInSJ Premium Member join:2003-09-22 Aptos, CA |
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Feels faster (and looks a crapload better) than before. Well done. |
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Definitely better. Until this I was using Safari to get my facebook fix. |
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pcdebbbirdbrain Premium Member join:2000-12-03 Brandon, FL |
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2012-Aug-23 11:31 pm
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i've gotten no updates on the app on ipad or iphone spoke too soon. updating now
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agrall join:2000-09-29 Saint Paul, MN |
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I still don't understand how a social networking app for iOS is missing the ability to 'share' a post or story...
Isn't that one of the very basic ideas of social networking? |
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buckinghamDoylstown Pa Premium Member join:2005-07-17 Buckingham, PA |
said by agrall:I still don't understand how a social networking app for iOS is missing the ability to 'share' a post or story...
Isn't that one of the very basic ideas of social networking? Agree...it's frustrating when I'm traveling and only take my iDevices with me. |
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darciliciousCyber Librarian Premium Member join:2001-01-02 Forest Grove, OR ·Ziply Fiber
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said by buckingham:said by agrall:I still don't understand how a social networking app for iOS is missing the ability to 'share' a post or story...
Isn't that one of the very basic ideas of social networking? Agree...it's frustrating when I'm traveling and only take my iDevices with me. +1 The lack of the share function drives. me. nuts. |
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ztmikeMark for moderation Premium Member join:2001-08-02 La Porte, IN |
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New update made it tons faster but broke notifications in news feed..doesnt update when someone comments or thumbs up something when browsing in the news feed..and the time of how old something is in news feed also doesn't update. Also can't change cover photo under timeline and can't save a photo either now.
1 step forward, 2 steps back on this update. |
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The new Facebook app on my iPhone 3GS is significantly faster. World of difference. |
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rugbyI think I know it all. join:2000-09-26 Plainfield, IN |
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It's definitely faster, but overall usability is still an F. |
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pcdebbbirdbrain Premium Member join:2000-12-03 Brandon, FL ARRIS DG1670
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said by ztmike:Also can't change cover photo under timeline and can't save a photo either now. yea that sucks! but I do like that it tells me there are new stories, i click it and it takes me to the top, instead of scrolling forever to get there. it updates a thread on the fly while reading it too |
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mbernste MVM join:2001-06-30 Piscataway, NJ |
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I have no problems saving a photo. Just tap it and then tap the save button. Also sharing is easy as well. Just go to the story and tap the share button at the bottom. I don't understand what problems others are running into. |
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MgA_ODENExcessive Premium Member join:2002-12-28 Spring, TX |
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Tap and hold down to save photo. |
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