Facebook's 'Lite' app for developing areas now has 200 million monthly users

Facebook's investment in the developing world is paying off. 

More than 200 million people now use FB Lite every month, the company announced Wednesday. That's up from 100 million last March. 

Facebook Lite, or FB Lite, is a standalone Android app made for lower end phones and optimized for users with limited internet access. 

The social network announced it will expand Facebook Lite's availability to more countries, including South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Israel, making the app available in more than 100 countries. The company has added more features from the core Facebook app, including the ability to like, comment and share posts. The app will also see performance improvements. Read more...