Just in case you missed the news, today Instagram announced that it would be launching a new Android-only version of its app called Instagram Lite.
Now, in case you're saying to yourself, What the hell does that mean? Instagram Lite is a version of the app that is being targeted at developing markets. The app itself uses less data and is missing some features, like shopping, Reels, and dark mode.
Of course, the news that Instagram was launching another version of itself was met with some confusion.
Below are some pretty good Twitter reactions of people hearing about Instagram Lite:
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“I see you’re using Instagram Lite. Is that cause you think you’re fat? Cause you’re not. You could totally be using the regular Instagram if you wanted to.”
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Does Instagram Lite have less calories than the other competitors?
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me explaining the difference between Instagram and Instagram Lite
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Mark Zuckerberg has claimed that although Instagram Lite is a lighter version of Instagram but it will steal the same amount of data from users. So no need to panic.
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Me after seeing instagram lite is trending !
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me trying to understand what instagram lite is
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me explaining the difference between Instagram and Instagram Lite
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Instagram trying to get me to use Instagram Lite
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Instagram Lite sounds like a crappy beer
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“Instagram lite” Me:
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Instagram Lite?
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all we wanted was to get rid of the shopping feature get a chronological timeline again and they give us Instagram lite instead I-
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are you a coke zero or instagram lite person
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Why do I feel like Instagram Lite is the app equivalent of me ordering a large fry with a diet coke?
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is instagram lite the same as 2013 instagram before it got over taken by tik tok reposts and twitter screenshots?
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the world before and after Instagram lite