How we think about Threads’ iOS performance

Meta fine-tunes Threads on iOS to keep it fast and frustration-free.

Bringing HDR video to Reels

Meta adds HDR video to Reels for sharper, richer playback vibes.

Why xHE-AAC is being embraced at Meta

Meta adopts xHE-AAC to pump up audio quality across their apps.

Project LightSpeed: Rewriting the Messenger codebase for a faster, smaller, and simpler messaging app

Meta rebuilt Messenger from the ground up for speed and simplicity.

Efficient and healthy background data prefetching at Instagram

Instagram grabs data early in the background to keep scrolling smooth.

Battery instrumentation at Facebook

Meta hunts down battery hogs in their apps to keep phones alive longer.

The Mobile Device Lab at the Prineville Data Center

Meta’s lab in Prineville hammers apps to ensure they perform anywhere.

Optimizing Facebook for iOS start time

Meta tackled iOS startup piece by piece to get users in faster.

Mobile Performance: Tooling Infrastructure at Facebook

Meta’s tooling keeps their mobile apps running smooth and steady.