It's taken a lot longer than Nokia hoped it would but Windows Phone is finally getting an official Instagram client. The news was confirmed by Windows Phone's foremost OEM at its own conference, Nokia World, taking place in Abu Dhabi today. Nokia's devices division of course also in the process of being acquired by Microsoft.
According to the Verge, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom has also confirmed the app is on the way. "Our ultimate goal is to bring Instagram to everyone who wants to use it," he said. "We're looking forward to watching the Windows Phone community use Instagram to capture and share beautiful moments in the coming weeks."
Nokia has tried its best to fill the Instagram-sized hole in the Windows Phone platform - with alternatives like Oggl from Hipstamatic. Asked about the continued lack of Instagram back in May, Nokia's Jo Harlow told TechCrunch: "Obviously our goal is to brings great apps to the Windows Phone platform. We have a huge amount of respect for Instagram and we continue to work in that direction and in particular with Microsoft, and with apps like Hipstamatic and the ability to share your pictures on Instagram.
Developing. Check back for updates..
news by October 22, 2013 at 02:54PM
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