This week, the popular social networking web site Facebook unveiled a second, more bare-bones version of its namesake called Facebook Lite.
Currently open to United States and India users only, Lite offers basic features like Photos and Events, but does not permit other applications like Chat, Notes and Groups. Other Lite changes include swapping the input box for “Write,” “Post Photos” and “Post Video” tabs and prominently highlighting “Events” in the main toolbar.
“Facebook Lite is designed to introduce people with low bandwidth and those interested in learning more about the site to some of the core features of Facebook, enabling people to share information with their friends quickly and efficiently,” said Facebook’s director of communications, Brandee Barker.
Its intended bandwidth purpose aside, some Facebook users may find the simpler, cleaner (not to mention faster) Lite layout a welcome alternative to the more cluttered design found on its sibling site.
Currently open to United States and India users only, Lite offers basic features like Photos and Events, but does not permit other applications like Chat, Notes and Groups. Other Lite changes include swapping the input box for “Write,” “Post Photos” and “Post Video” tabs and prominently highlighting “Events” in the main toolbar.
“Facebook Lite is designed to introduce people with low bandwidth and those interested in learning more about the site to some of the core features of Facebook, enabling people to share information with their friends quickly and efficiently,” said Facebook’s director of communications, Brandee Barker.
Its intended bandwidth purpose aside, some Facebook users may find the simpler, cleaner (not to mention faster) Lite layout a welcome alternative to the more cluttered design found on its sibling site.
No comments:
Post a Comment