In
order to increase their reach and appeal to all kinds of internet users,
Facebook has two classes of apps. The first one is the normal app that contains
all the features you will find in the web version.
It's well designed and very
interactive. However, it requires a stronger internet connection, more disk
space, and consumes much data.
While this might appeal to heavy internet users
who are not worried about any of the aforementioned, it does not appeal to
many. Hence, the second app known as Facebook Lite was created.
What is Facebook Lite
Facebook lite is more like a basic version of Facebook. It was rolled out to provide for
users that do not have the required internet connection to be on the normal
Facebook service.
You can access Facebook Lite with as low as a 2G network
connection. Where stability of connection proves to be a major barrier to
deliver a great mobile experience, Facebook Lite comes in to save the day.
Users
in countries and locations without the 3G and 4G broadbands have embraced the great
opportunity that the Lite version brings.
Just like the full Facebook platform, the
Facebook like has also moved to become an app that users can download and
access on their mobile devices. As at the end of 2017, the Facebook lite app has
hit 100 million monthly active users.
Another
appealing thing about it is that the download size is very small. Hence,
people find it possible to download it in a matter of seconds on very slow
connections.
You
can access most of the Facebook features on your device once Facebook Lite is
downloaded. You will use fewer data and still enjoy Facebook.
Predominant Users of Facebook Lite
Any
user that noticed that accessing the internet is very stressful and the speed
is slow can decide to get a Facebook lite app. For instance, many parts of
Britain and US still struggle with poor data connections, especially in cities
that are densely populated. Majority of Facebook lite subscribers can be
located in:
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Brazil
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India
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Indonesia
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Mexico
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Philippines
Generally,
the Philippines, Asia and Latin America counties has the most users of Facebook
lite. It is gradually getting to Africa and Europe. The Facebook lite due to
its low data usage and APK of less than 1 MB makes users here enjoy almost the
same features as users with the full network range. No wonder the Facebook lite
is really making waves in those areas.
Facebook Lite Features
Although
using the lite version limits the features users can enjoy; users still get a
whole lot from this basic version. Below are some of the features available on
the Facebook lite.
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Newsfeed
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Status updates
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Upload of photos
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Comments on photos
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Push Notifications
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Like a post
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Send friends request
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Accept friend request and some other
interesting features.
You
can download the Facebook Lite App from Google Play Store so as to enjoy a
smooth connection with little data cost and size.
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