You can now download the official app from the Google Play Store. It wasn't tested in the US or the UK at the time. When the app first unveiled earlier this year, it rolled out as part of a pilot test in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nigeria, Nepal, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. We've contacted the company to learn more. When and where can you get Facebook Lite?įacebook is now rolling out Facebook Lite in countries across Asia, and over the coming weeks, Facebook Lite will become available in parts of Europe, Latin America, and Africa. It's almost like going back in time, but it's supposed to be that way. The screenshots above reveal what the Android app looks like, and as you can see, it basically looks like an old version of the Facebook app. It's aimed at lower-end Android devices with limited storage, but Facebook said it works on 'all Android phones' and is meant for 2G networks or areas with slow/unstable connections. The app is only available for Android phones. You can even send messages or join group chats through the built-in Messenger feature. You can also post and browse photos, get notifications, and more. Facebook Lite has the News Feed and allows you to post status updates. Does Facebook Lite have all of Facebook's core features? 'Facebook Light was built for these situations, giving people a reliable Facebook experience when bandwidth is at a minimum,' explained the social network in a blog post published on 4 June, while highlighting that the new app weighs less than 1MB, so it is not only fast to install but also quick to load. Some networks might not even support all the functionality currently found in the full Facebook for Android app.

What's the point of Facebook Lite?įacebook said more than a billion people around the world access Facebook from a range of mobile devices on varying networks, but in some areas, network conditions can be slow. The app was actually designed for people in emerging markets across Asia, as they tend to have poor network conditions as well as limited access to mobile devices with high-end specs and large batteries, but Facebook has just confirmed the app will also soon launch in parts of Europe, Latin America, and Africa.

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