How to Save Mobile Data by Using Facebook Messenger Lite
To stay updated with your latest messages, you typically need to keep your phone online, which may cause you to quickly exhaust your internet allowance each month.
Now, Facebook has released Messenger Lite, a new tool designed to help you use Facebook Messenger while consuming less data. Messenger Lite is a streamlined version of the app you’re familiar with.
Availability
Facebook has made the app available in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland, in addition to its prior availability in Australia, India, and over 100 developing countries.
Note: The app is only available for Android devices. It can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store. According to TechCrunch, there are no plans for an iOS version.
Features
- Basic Functionality: You can send text messages, emojis, and photos.
- Missing Features: Video chatting and the chat heads feature are not available, which helps reduce data usage.
- No Voice Calls or Multimedia: Without voice calling or multimedia, Messenger Lite helps conserve your data further, potentially saving you internet usage each month.
How to Get Started
- Download Messenger Lite from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and sign in with your existing account information.
- You’ll see your usual list of active chats with recent messages.
Be aware that the app offers limited features but is optimized for lower data consumption.
For further information, you can refer to the original article on TechCrunch.
