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The Not-So-Subtle Differences Between Instagram on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone

Instagram finally launched on Windows Phone this morning, which means the popular photo-sharing app is now available on every major mobile platform. Don't expect a uniform experience though. Turns out, there are some big differences between the iOS, Android, and Windows Phone versions of the app.
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Instagram Windows Phone. Photo: Josh Valcarcel/WIRED
Instagram finally launched on Windows Phone this morning, making the popular photo-sharing app available on every major mobile platform. But while it's on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, the app differs significantly from platform to platform -- particularly on the latter. Windows Phone has positioned itself as a unique mobile OS with a strikingly different look and navigation features compared to other major platforms. Most apps on Windows Phone look and behave significantly differently than on iOS or Android, and Instagram is no exception.

Photo: Josh Valcarcel/WIRED, Screenshots: Christina Bonnington/WIRED