MUMBAI: Facebook has announced the launch of the ‘Facebook for Every Phone mobile application‘ in three new languages - Hindi, Malay and Vietnamese - and seven local Indian languages - Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Bengali and Marathi. The seven local Indian languages will be rolled out in phases in India over the next few weeks.

Originally launched in July 2011, the application now works on more than 3,600 Java-enabled phones around the world. The application will support 2500+ devices and work great on 2/2.5G networks, enabling a Smartphone like experience for feature phones.

The application will be available on most Nokia phones, including the upcoming Nokia Asha 202 dual sim phone and is available on leading app stores, including the Nokia Store, GetJar, Appia, and Mobile Weaver.

Facebook country growth manager Kevin D‘Souza said, "With over 50 million people in India on Facebook, we want to make sure that everyone has a great Facebook mobile experience regardless of the device that they choose to use. The launch of Facebook for Every Phone mobile application in Hindi and the other regional languages enables more people to connect and share with the people they care about, anytime, anywhere."

The company currently has more than 800 million monthly active users and over 350 million mobile users worldwide.