The Facebook Lite App is an Alternative for Low-End Androids
Laura McQuarrie — January 26, 2015 — Tech
References: play.google & wersm
Launched as an alternative to the Facebook app for Android users, the Facebook Lite app offers a pared-down version of the social networking app with simple features for messaging, photo-sharing and commenting.
Facebook Lite was launched with mobile consumption in mind, serving as a download that only takes up 252 KB and works in areas with 2G network connections or lower. With this app, users are only able to do the basics of Facebook, such as converse with groups of friends, get notifications, share updates, photos and search. Since Facebook is on a mission to increase Internet access across the globe, it's no surprise that the Facebook Lite app has already been launched across Asia and Africa in multiple countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Facebook Lite was launched with mobile consumption in mind, serving as a download that only takes up 252 KB and works in areas with 2G network connections or lower. With this app, users are only able to do the basics of Facebook, such as converse with groups of friends, get notifications, share updates, photos and search. Since Facebook is on a mission to increase Internet access across the globe, it's no surprise that the Facebook Lite app has already been launched across Asia and Africa in multiple countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Trend Themes
1. Light Social Apps - The rise of light social apps presents an opportunity for companies to develop simplified and data-efficient versions of their social networking platforms, catering to users in areas with limited internet access.
2. Low-end Androids - The increasing popularity of low-end Android devices calls for innovations in app design and optimization to ensure smooth performance and usability on these devices.
3. Internet Access Expansion - The expansion of internet access to underserved regions creates a demand for lightweight, efficient apps that can provide essential online services without requiring high-speed connections.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Mobile app developers can capitalize on the trend of light social apps by creating efficient and accessible versions of popular social networking platforms.
2. Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can take advantage of the growing market for low-end Android devices by providing affordable data plans and network coverage targeted at these users.
3. Technology Hardware - Companies in the technology hardware industry can develop cost-effective and high-performance low-end Android devices to meet the demand of consumers in developing regions.
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