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LinkedIn has also unveiled a Lite Version of its App finally long after Facebook and Twitter, as the professional networking platform attempts to bring in more users on board. The new LinkedIn Lite Android app is designed to reduce data usage by 80% and is less than 1 MB in size. In September last year, LinkedIn had launched a lightweight version of its mobile website. "LinkedIn Lite app is first being rolled out to members in India... LinkedIn plans to roll out the mobile web version and the Android app in over 60 countries shortly," LinkedIn said in a statement. Keeping in mind the Indian users, where the smartphones often come across problems like less space or network issues, this app will surely help LinkedIn find more space in smartphones. Also, with a significant chunk of the ...

Professional networking site LinkedIn today launched a lighter version of its mobile website and other products as part of its efforts to tap into students and young professionals beyond the metros in India. The company has followed the footsteps of Facebook, which picked up India as a testbed for the lighter version of its app. The lighter versions are designed to work on slow and often patchy telecom networks in the country. India, which has 37 million LinkedIn members, is the second largest userbase for the US-based company after its home market. "We are deeply focused on localising our products and services to create much value for Indian members and customers," LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner told reporters here. Lite version loads four times faster and provides a better experience t...

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LinkedIn Launches Its Lite App Specially For India