Lack of an official Windows Phone Instagram app is a major sticking point for many a user, but a few solutions have marched along and tried to fill the filter-less void.
Now, however, it appears Instagram is shutting down some tertiary app access, apparently through a change to its API.
Gone in an instant
Apparently starting Monday, Instagram started deleting images uploaded via Instance. Daniel Gary, Instance's developer, noticed the disappearances and put the word out on Twitter.
Gary told The Verge that Instagram appears to be "detecting when photos are not uploading via the official app."
He noted he doesn't blame Facebook, Instagram's parent company, for blocking Instance. Another third-party WP Instagram client called 6tagram also appeared to be having upload problems.
Instagram told us that the updates aren't targeted at any specific application or platform. Any app that accesses Instagram against the terms of its API could be affected.
Maybe all the headache could be solved by bringing an official Instagram app to Windows Phone? Merely a suggestion.
- You may not have Video on Instragram luck on your Windows Phone device, but there is Vine support on the way.
