The extra bit of RAM also helps keep apps in memory longer.

The marketing professor, Dr Veer, said tougher government policies were needed to keep apps like Houseparty in check.

Not a huge boost, but coupled with a 1-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, it seemed like enough to keep apps running smoothly.

Keep Apps in Check Over the years you've used Facebook, you've probably given various apps permission to tap into its data trove.