As such, Facebook made Messenger Lite a while back. It’s essentially the same Messenger app, except stripped down so it works on even the crappiest of networks.

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Facebook is currently testing a version of its slimmed-down Facebook Lite for iPhone. The app has previously only been available for Android.

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.

Messenger Lite is the messaging app not just for people on a limited data budget, but also for those with limited patience for self-indulgent mobile apps. It just gets the job done without ceremony.

Though already available in more than 100 countries, Reuters relays that Facebook Lite is now available for download in the United States, Australia, the UK, France, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand.

Facebook Lite, the company's data-conserving Android app, originally created for developing markets, will launch in the U.S. on Friday.

The social media company says users gave it permission to collect their data, but most people were unaware they were agreeing to have their cell phone history harvested.

The Facebook Lite app runs on Android, and is pared down to give people the absolute basics. Thus, it’s only 1MB, making it quick and easy to install. Data-heavy features like video and ...

The iOS version of Facebook Lite uses less data, saves space on your iPhone and can even work with 2G, according to its App Store description. It's also under 5MB to download.