Facebook's photo social network Instagram finally arrives in the Windows Phone app store. by Sarah Mitroff November 20, 2013 10:05 AM PST Instagram for Windows Phone. (Credit: Instagram) After much anticipation, the official Instagram app launched on Windows Phone Wednesday. The app comes just one week after the Twitter-owned video social network Vine popped up for Windows Phone. The news isn't much of a surprise, as we've known that Instagram would eventually show up, thanks to an announcement at Nokia World. For a little history, Instagram started on iOS in October 2010, moved to Android in April 2012, and now, a little more than three years after its initial debut, has at last popped up on its third mobile platform. Senior Marketing Manager for Windows Phone at Microsoft Casey McGee says that Instagram has been one of the most-requested apps from Windows Phone customers. Based on the sheer number of Instagram clients available in the app store, it's clear that users have been clamoring for a way to connect with the photo-focused social network. Now anyone with a Windows Phone can snap photos and share them with the official app. As an added treat, traffic app Waze also launches in the app store today. The service, which was acquired by Google in June 2013, offers free GPS navigation that's updated in real-time based on traffic conditions. It relies on users to report traffic hazards, such as accidents and slow-downs, to give everyone in the app accurate and useful directions. Both Instagram and Waze will be available starting at 11am PT today, November 20. Look for other popular apps to show up in the Windows Phone soon, including Mint, Temple Run 2, Xbox Video, and news magazine app Flipboard.
Facebook's photo social network Instagram finally arrives in the Windows Phone app store.
Instagram for Windows Phone.
(Credit: Instagram)
After much anticipation, the official Instagram app launched on Windows Phone Wednesday. The app comes just one week after the Twitter-owned video social network Vine popped up for Windows Phone.
The news isn't much of a surprise, as we've known that Instagram would eventually show up, thanks to an announcement at Nokia World. For a little history, Instagram started on iOS in October 2010, moved to Android in April 2012, and now, a little more than three years after its initial debut, has at last popped up on its third mobile platform.
Senior Marketing Manager for Windows Phone at Microsoft Casey McGee says that Instagram has been one of the most-requested apps from Windows Phone customers. Based on the sheer number of Instagram clients available in the app store, it's clear that users have been clamoring for a way to connect with the photo-focused social network. Now anyone with a Windows Phone can snap photos and share them with the official app.
As an added treat, traffic app Waze also launches in the app store today. The service, which was acquired by Google in June 2013, offers free GPS navigation that's updated in real-time based on traffic conditions. It relies on users to report traffic hazards, such as accidents and slow-downs, to give everyone in the app accurate and useful directions.
Both Instagram and Waze will be available starting at 11am PT today, November 20. Look for other popular apps to show up in the Windows Phone soon, including Mint, Temple Run 2, Xbox Video, and news magazine app Flipboard.
