On the topic of "few moments to load updates" while I also could not find anyone claiming to have solid evidence on this practice, FB having a history of being

On the topic of "few moments to load updates" while I also could not find anyone claiming to have solid evidence on this practice, FB having a history of being intentionally being anti user with it's android app is pretty well accepted. I wouldn't put it past them, though I suspect it is obfuscated in the form of javascript bloat. Anticipation plays a big role in addiction.