Facebook tests out simplified ‘Lite’ site to rival Twitter

FACEBOOK has begun testing a simplified service that loads a more streamlined layout on to screens.

Intended to speed up the process of viewing the social networking site, particularly in countries with limited broadband internet connections, industry experts suggested Facebook Lite could rival Twitter.

Microblogging site Twitter displays one-sentence updates about what users are doing, whereas Facebook pages have become increasingly cluttered with status descriptions, photographs and numerous other applications.