Facebook removed the 'lite' version of the Instagram app from the Google Play catalog. It in 2018 and was aimed at users in Mexico, Kenya, and other developing countries. Unlike the full app, the simplified version took up less space, worked faster, and was economical with internet traffic. However, it lacked certain features such as messaging.
It is reported that the Instagram Lite app from the application catalog on April 12. Facebook has only recently confirmed the removal and advised users to install the full version. Owners of low-end smartphones with limited internet can access the web version of Instagram in their browsers. Recently, it has introduced and .
According to Facebook representatives, they will soon release an alternative to Instagram Lite. It will address the issues that were identified in the removed version over two years of existence. The release date of the new app is still unknown, but it may be available to a larger number of users, including those in India, Brazil, and Indonesia. The previous version of Instagram Lite was not officially available in these countries.
It is worth noting that the size of the Instagram Lite app was only 573 kilobytes, which is hundreds of times smaller than the full version. The lite version allowed users to view photos and stories, but did not enable replying to messages. In 2017, the Direct messaging feature to a separate app.
The lite version of the app is not unique to Instagram. In 2018, a similar software was developed by the music streaming service Spotify. The modified Spotify Lite looks like the full version but lacks many settings options and does not allow saving tracks for offline listening.
Source: 3dnews.ru
