Facebook Lite is a lightweight version of the mobile Facebook app for users with poor-quality mobile Internet connections in emerging markets. The app has been launched in select Asian and African markets over the weekend including Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Zimbabwe
Facebook Lite on Google Play suggests that this version of Facebook uses less data and works in all network conditions. The application apparently is less than 1MB in size and designed for 2G networks and areas with limited network connectivity. Facebook Lite is compatible with Android 2.2 and above.
The reason behind Facebook creating the “lite”app is said to expand 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. This version can allow users with low-cost Android handsets to quickly load Facebook feeds and photos.
