Instagram finally released ... Without the ability to take photos

[Fudzy]

:erm:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/20/in...indows-phone-app-leaves-out-the-photo-taking/

You simply cannot claim to have apps if they don't do what they are made to do.

 

[Soul Assassin]

Yes it can.

http://gizmodo.com/instagram-for-windows-phone-is-finally-here-1467672753

 

[grim]

:erm:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/20/in...indows-phone-app-leaves-out-the-photo-taking/

You simply cannot claim to have apps if they don't do what they are made to do.

As posted you can take photos.

Also it's still a beta version so expect more features in future updates

 

[Fudzy]

Ah so it was a release slip up. Well I hope my link updates it's story soon.

 

[Fudzy]

It's still pretty gross though:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/20/th...ows-phone-photo-taking-controversy-explained/

I wonder why they don't give the app direct access to the camera?

 

[Pho3nix]

Crappy port in my opinion but atleast people will shut up about it not being available.
Weird how 1 dev working privately can get the in-app camera function working and a team of devs can't do the same. Oggl even has that down.

 

[grim]

It's still pretty gross though:

http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/20/th...ows-phone-photo-taking-controversy-explained/

I wonder why they don't give the app direct access to the camera?

It is possible, probably not implemented yet.

 

[Pho3nix]

I wonder why they don't give the app direct access to the camera?

Lazy devs?
Pic below is 6tag with the function available.

 

[Fudzy]

6tag?

 

[grim]

6tag?

3rd party Instagram app that's been around for a while and is more fully featured than even the iOS and Android apps

 

[Fudzy]

3rd party Instagram app that's been around for a while and is more fully featured than even the iOS and Android apps

Intrigued, I couldn't find it on the store though?

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-za/search?q=9tag

Doh, just realized my mistake.

 

[Fudzy]

Well that does look good but what happens when the Instagram app catches up?

 

[grim]

Intrigued, I couldn't find it on the store though?

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-za/search?q=9tag

Doh, just realized my mistake.

While you're there check out the developers other apps:
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ZA/s...yn&appId=7d795cdf-fb1b-4bdf-8f5e-76eb19f7079e

The man produces quality apps, Wikipedia has instead of developing their own app endorsed his app as the go to WP app for Wikipedia

He's also releasing 6snap soon which is a Snapchat app

 

[grim]

Well that does look good but what happens when the Instagram app catches up?

You'll have two apps that are usable for Instagram on WP?

 

[Fudzy]

You'll have two apps that are usable for Instagram on WP?

Yeah but Instagram will probably close the door on 6tag at some point if they have any strategy to stay on the platform. I find it odd that these companies and organizations are so free about giving away their brand to 3rd party developers. It does work in some cases, Wikipanion is a lot better than the standard Wikipedia app.

 

[grim]

Yeah but Instagram will probably close the door on 6tag at some point if they have any strategy to stay on the platform. I find it odd that these companies and organizations are so free about giving away their brand to 3rd party developers. It does work in some cases, Wikipanion is a lot better than the standard Wikipedia app.

Possibly, that will depend on their strategy for the platform

I'm just happy that all the whiners can now stop complaining about an official Instagram app. Now they can move onto something new to complain about.