Messenger Lite app for Android to shut down next month: Here's all you need to know

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Messenger Lite app for Android to shut down next month: Here's all you need to know

The lightweight version of Messenger, known as Messenger Lite, is set to shut down on Android devices next month. According to reports from TechCrunch, users of Messenger Lite are currently receiving messages directing them to "use Messenger to keep chatting." The removal of Messenger Lite from the Google Play Store has already taken place for new users, while existing users will no longer have access to the app after September 18. Originally introduced in 2016 by Meta, Messenger Lite garnered popularity among users with limited resources.

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