![]() Also, Lite doesn't support Secret Conversations, Facebook's end-to-end encrypted chat, but hey, that's what Signal's for anyway. Secondly, if you are for some reason heavily invested in the Facebook Messenger games ecosystem, which I know must exist because there is a game controller tab in the Messenger app every time I open it, you should stick with the full-fledged version. Sorry! Facebook only released Messenger Lite on Android, with no signs of an iOS version in the offing. That directive comes with a couple of caveats: If you have an iPhone, this does not apply to you. ![]() And guess what? You should switch over to it immediately. This week, Lite launched for those four more developed markets as well. Facebook first launched Lite a year ago, intending it for markets whose fickle or low-bandwidth internet connections would collapse under the weight of the full-fledged Messenger platform. You may have heard of Messenger Lite already, and if you live outside of the US, UK, Canada, or Ireland, you may already be using it. Facebook Lite is designed to use less RAM and CPU power, as well, so you’ll get a smoother experience on a cheaper and less powerful phones. ![]() Facebook’s main app weighs in at 57 MB on my Motorola Moto E4 Facebook Lite is a mere 1.59 MBthat’s about 96.5 less space. Anecdotally, there’s a decent chance you harbor deep resentments toward its sluggishness, its bloat, and its liberally borrowed Snapchat features. Here are the differences between it and the original Facebook app. Statistically speaking, there’s a pretty good chance you’re one of the 1.2 billion people who use Facebook Messenger at least once a month.
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