Facebook Releases Facebook Lite, Dramatically Reducing App Overhead
Android: One of the biggest complaints about the Facebook app is that it can take up too many resources, especially on older phones. This is probably why Facebook released Facebook Lite, an ultra-light version of its app aimed at emerging markets.
Currently, the app is only officially available in a few countries – Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Zimbabwe – but there are so many ways to download the APK for yourself that they are unlikely to stay within the country for long. The app itself is incredibly spartan, with very little overkill. The APK is around 252KB in size, as opposed to the 27MB that the main app can usually take up, so if you’re using an older device, a slower network, or just don’t want some extra junk, Facebook Lite is probably exactly what you were looking for. … (But if you don’t like it, the mobile version is always a good alternative .)
Facebook Lite | Google Play Store via TechCrunch