What users can expect from 'Facebook Lite' app. — -- Facebook's data-hungry mobile app is now available in a slimmed down size and is being targeted to Android users in emerging markets ...

Here are a few things to know about Facebook Lite. It is a slimmed down version of the normal Facebook app. The app is available to download on Android devices. It is built with functionality in ...

Facebook Lite is relatively tiny for an app from a major social network, weighing in at only a quarter of a megabyte - a crucial stat if you live in a place that can only get 2G data access. There ...

So today, Facebook is launching a bare-bones, low-resolution version of its Android app that works well on crummy networks or outdated phones, and burns much less data than its normal smartphone apps.

Mark Zuckerberg announced the release of the Facebook Lite app on Thursday, which is designed to work fast even on slow mobile networks commonly found in developing nations.

When scrolling the Facebook Lite app, you will notice that photos are rendered in low resolution and videos do not automatically play. Both restrictions are in place to save data.

Facebook is working on an app called Facebook Lite, which is optimized for low-end Android devices in emerging markets. Facebook Lite launched in a limited number of countries across Asia and ...