Messenger Lite for Android hits Kenya, Tunisia

In its valiant attempt to connect the entire world using its software and infrastructure, Facebook has today announced a new lite version of one of its most popular apps - Messenger Lite.

By Andy Walker

3 Oct 2016

Messenger Lite for Android hits Kenya, Tunisia

As the name would suggest, Lite is a “slimmed down” version of the Messenger instant messaging app, and will be available for Android devices.

It’s primarily focused at budget Android devices running on slower, bandwidth-stricken networks.

“Messenger Lite is a slimmed down version of Messenger that offers the core features of Messenger for markets with slower than average internet speeds and a prevalence of basic Android smartphones,” explains Tom Mulcahy, the app’s engineering manager...

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Andy Walker

About Andy Walker

Camper by day, run-and-gunner by night, Andy is editor at Memeburn and prefers his toast like his coffee -- dark and crunchy. Specialising in spotting the next big Instagram cat star, Andy also dabbles in smartphone and game reviews over on Gearburn.