Facebook officially launches its 2G-friendly Lite app for Android in India and the Philippines

Facebook has officially launched its Lite app for Android users in India and the Philippines. It’s designed to provide the social network’s core experience reliably on spotty and slow mobile connections. The app has been in testing since January in various emerging markets, and was soft-launched earlier this month in selected countries. Facebook claims it has 114 million active mobile users in India. Facebook Lite in action Facebook says its Lite app is quicker than its main mobile app over 2G because its servers take on the burden of optimizing content. The app weighs in at just 430 KB, making…

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