Rumor: Instagram, Real Racing 3 and Temple Run for Windows Phone coming in May
Yesterday we brought you the story about Instagram reportedly already in the Windows Phone Store. The app is hidden, presumably for Microsoft eyes only, and we argued that if Microsoft had built the app they could be waiting on some last minute negotiations with Instagram to use their APIs legally.
Now, the same source, @anontechleaks, has a few more tidbits including images of Real Racing 3 and Temple Run—two huge titles that Windows Phone desperately needs. Real Racing 3 evidently requires 1.7GB of free space, putting it probably in 800MB range.
In related but different news, Real Racing 2 is reportedly coming soon too but as a Nokia exclusive. We’re unsure if this a case of rumors colliding or one will be for Windows Phone 8 (RR3) and one for Windows Phone 7.x (RR2).
No information was given about Temple Run.
On Instagram, the news is that it is a straight up iOS port with no Lens feature, which may be surprising for those anticipating. Of course, that can later be changed with updates, and this could be a “let’s just get it out there” move by Microsoft.
The timing of the releases is curious. May is not too far off, but it’s not exactly around the corner either. The only thing we can think is this may coincide with forthcoming firmware updates for Nokia, perhaps the GDR2 OS update and of course Verizon’s new Lumia 928, giving Microsoft and partners a very high profile May.
Interesting enough, the leaker of those images to demonstrate that they are not Photoshopped, showed the URL for the Real Racing 3 game with the ID of the app blurred out. On Windows Phone Daily an analysis of the images showed there were no PS tricks but a person could still fake the listing on the site just by entering into the CSS editor of their browser.
Now that we can see the full URL and the image, it does lend more credibility to the leak though of course we cannot be 100%.
Source: @Anontechleaks; Thanks, Er. Akshat, for the tip
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MaRkThE40KiLLeR says:
Daniel gave every aspect of these rumors an 8 because he already knows they're true. I've been noticing your posts and the weekly podcasts Daniel - Your poker face okay, but not great (even when you're under the weather). You MS/WP8 informant should be very proud of you!
washlampah says:
COMING IN MAY ............T_T
socialproof says:
Its a fake screenshot. Why cant anybody see that. Shame on you for posting it. I can use my own host file to show any url you want. Demand more proof or contact MS. Report tampering with their site, see what their response is before posting. Then you will have your answer.
HNNNNNGHHH says:
I'm pretty sure Instagram will also be available for WP8 AND WP7, but I can't say the same for the latter when you bring in Temple Run and Real Racing 3.........
HM02 says:
Honestly, if they just give the app "WPGram" permission to upload pictures and stuff, the "Instagram Experience" would be sooo much better on WP. Much better than just porting a whole different Instagram app.
WPGram is visually better and more feature-rich than Instagram. Little things like the option to save the images, see the filter name, the EXACT upload time, pan and zoom and just an overall better experience. The only thing that app is missing is the upload feature.
ChristianKing says:
WPGRAM is pretty sweet. I started using it and uninstalled the other Instagram clients. Upload supports is all that's missing. The search feature could be improved also
TechAbstract says:
Metrogram+Lomogram for me
WindowzPhone says:
As Tom Warren says these are all fake...read here for more details: http://www.windowzphone.com/?p=559
SevenDead1ySinz says:
Seriously? You are taking the mans opinion as fact, he has provided no proof that those screenshots have been faked. Faked or not, you can't just believe everything he says.
wizard32843 says:
Took me a few minutes. Hehe.
https://twitter.com/wizard32843/status/311603060197711873/photo/1/large
vdubskey says:
Looks like you have inside sources too. Lol.
zephyrwala says:
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220SeaChaser says:
The games will still be free on other platforms while we get charged because of the "XBL" branding......
CeeGii says:
OHNOES NO LENSES!?!?!?!?!
like we didnt have enough LENSES already,
FeedTheShark says:
CCL. Couldn't care less. I really think this Instagram talk the last few weeks has gotten out of hand. It is not such a big deal. Sure a lot of people want it,but my phone is wonderful, there's not one thing i want for it. Not GDR2 or 3. Not Blue. Nothing. It gives me everything i need already.
If i had to go back to Android to use Instagram or play Temple Run I'd cry.
TheVillagePrince says:
OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TEMPLE RUN????????? MAY??????????? WHAT???????????
*faints
ogracia1 says:
This is Great News!! Microsoft needs to get really serious, if some apps need to be done by Microsoft at zero cost do it!!! Instagram will be really welcome... i am just addicted! lol i know i know i'm silly
ferazzz1985 says:
Instagram would be a huge kick in the ass foe MS if we actually get this app........
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mikeawilliams says:
I really wish all these app developers from other platforms would stop "...Waiting for Windows Phone to grow" They force us to have a secondary device
