As Facebook explained a few years ago: . Although 2G mobile networks cover up to 96% of people globally and are used for basic data connectivity by over half the world’s population, at least 1.6 ...

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.

Facebook has released a scaled-down version of its smartphone app that will be able to run on 2G networks. Facebook Lite has been available in developing countries since June 2015 and was launched ...

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.

It Will Work More Places. Since it’s dealing with smaller amounts of data, messages within the Lite app will load faster and you’ll be more likely to get them in places with spotty or slow ...

Facebook is currently testing a version of its slimmed-down Facebook Lite for iPhone. The app has previously only been available for Android. Designed for people who want to minimize data usage ...

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.

Facebook is finally bringing one of its most popular apps to the U.S. Facebook Lite, the company's data-conserving Android app, originally created for developing markets, will launch in the U.S ...

Just as Facebook has been trying to overcome a user data scandal involving the U.K. political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, the world’s largest social media company is again under fire ...

A couple Facebook announcements today for Android users: Those in the developing world get a new “Lite” version of Facebook that brings a scaled-back but much faster experience when using the ...

Facebook's investment in the developing world is paying off. More than 200 million people now use FB Lite every month, the company announced Wednesday. That's up from 100 million last March ...