Itsdagram goes to version 1.2 and free ad-supported variant published

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The recently released third party Instagram client, Itsdagram, has been updated to version 1.2. Updates in the new version include a new Live Tile design, improved registration and find friends processes, support for Instagram's private profiles (and the ability to approve/deny follower requests), a refined UI, and the ability to save images to your phone.

In addition to the 1.2 release, Itsdagram's developer Daniel Gary has also published Itsdagram Free, an ad-supported version of the paid app, which can be downloaded for free. The arrival of a free version can only help grow the popularity of an app that already has more than 4,000 positive reviews in the US version of the Windows Phone Store.

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As we previously noted, Itsdagram, as an unofficial app that appears to use non-public APIs, is likely to be in violation of Instgram's terms of service. Instagram has yet to take any action against any third party Windows Phone app, but that doesn't mean it will not happen in the future. One notable change in the 1.2 release is that Itsdagram is no longer using the Instagram icon, something that was a rather blatant flagrant violation of Instgram's intellectual property, and was indefensible. Use of the API is, perhaps, a thornier issues, but it's hard to see how, without an agreement from Instagram, third party usage could be justified in a legal sense.

However, provided you are aware of the situation before purchasing the the paid for version Itsdagram, there's no real cause for complaint, at least from a consumer viewpoint. 

Windows Phone Store:

The only fully featured Instagram client on the market. Register, upload, comment, like, follow, find your facebook friends; All from Itsdagram!

What's new i version 1.2

  • No more black background on comments
  • New live tile design
  • Find friends should work better
  • Registration process is smoother
  • See your following/follower/photo count on your profile
  • Private profiles and approve/deny follow requests
  • Refined UI
  • Notifications should not repeat
  • Save images to your phone
  • Direct feedback page removed

Itsdagram, which is only available for Windows Phone 8, can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store. The app costs £1.29 / $1.49 / €1.49. A free trial is available, but is limited to a single photo upload.

Itsdagram Free, which is also only available for Windows Phone 8, can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store for free. The app has the same features as the paid app, but is ad-supported.