Facebook Lite Goes Live, Strips Away Distractions

In mid-August we got our first brief glimpse of the simplified Facebook Lite. The stripped down (Dare we say, “Twitteresque?”) version of the ‘Book has now launched in beta and anyone can get access by visiting lite.facebook.com.

This alternate version strips away the apps, the groups, the boxes, and leaves Facebook’s most important features — the inbox, status updates, photos, and comments. Also, gone are the semi-useful customized filters, feeds, and chat, which are vital for some. The simple site loads noticeably faster, is friendlier to navigate, and is much easier on the eyes thanks to the lack of people sending you virtual booze, or asking your to join their Vampire Fraternity.

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