News Facebook launches 'Lite' app for Android users

[Akash Modi]

WASHINGTON: Facebook said on Monday it is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app for mobile phones with poor-quality internet connections in emerging markets.

A spokesman told AFP in an email that the 'Facebook Lite' Android app is designed "for people on 2G (second-generation) connections or in areas of limited internet accessibility."

The move expands Facebook's efforts to grow the world's biggest social network, which already has more than a billion users.

Most of Facebook's growth is coming from emerging markets, but many people lack the phones or computers needed for the full-featured app.

The 'lite' version can allow users with low-cost Android handsets to quickly load Facebook feeds and photos.

Technology news website TechCrunch said the app was launch in several countries in Asia and Africa over the weekend, including Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Facebook launches 'Lite' app for Android users - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site[/ATTACH]

 

[IndianMascot]

One more app from Facebook. Idiots.

 

[Sanjeev]

Its not for us its for low internet connection mobile phones

 

[Akash Modi]

One more app from Facebook. Idiots.

In Just 3 Or 4 Days they will update their App

 

[DashMajor]

I am expecting it should be small in size, notifications should be off and never ask to update

 

[Sanjeev]

But I dont think its wrong in bringing the lite version of Facebook

 

[IndianMascot]

Why not make existing app lite? Why a new app is required?

 

[ChaiBiskutBhai]

Its a feature poor version. More like using in a browser.

Just 252kb apk file.

Facebook Lite.apk - Google Drive

 

[rks88]

Not available for indian users

 

[DashMajor]

Then better use in browser then downloading and installing