Latest 6tag update for Windows Phone adds a refresh button and more

By John Callaham
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6tag, the popular third-party Instagram Windows Phone app, was updated yet again today by its very talented, and very busy, creator Rudy Huyn. The new 4.0.4 version has a couple of new features, including the addition of a refresh button.

Here's what's included in this update:

  • add refresh button to refresh notifications/popular images on home
  • use geolocation from image when edit

This is the fourth update for 6tag since Huyn launched the 4.0 version of the app just a week ago today. Since, then he has continued to fine tune the app with improvements and new features, along with supporting additional Lumia branded smartphones from Microsoft.

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John Callaham
John Callaham
67 Comments
  • Rudy FTW.
  • For the Huyn.
  • LOL +820
  • Touche.
  • Sorry, this is irrelevant but I feel like you guys should know so I need it at the top. I tried to create a new account through 6tag yesterday and it got instabanned. Create your accounts through the official app then switch to 6tag.
  • Nice
  • Very nice but why does it still use pull-notifications?
  • I remember that is a restriction from instagram to third party clients.
  • Couldn't update the last 3 days
  • That calls for a new phone
  • Naaah ! Was just an error ! Am not going to change my 1020 until 1040 shows up
  • Αν δεν μπορείς να κάνεις update:
    1. Διέγραψε την εφαρμογή
    2. Κάνε επανεκκίνηση στο κινητό
    3. Ξανακατέβασε την εφαρμογή
  • Way to go Rudy!!
  • Wow Rudy!!!! You are on fire. MS should think about snatching him.
  • Yeah I don't know why MS hasn't taken him yet.
  • Maybe they did. He tweeted something recently about relocating to the west coast US soon. Taking Joe Belfiore's job would be nice! Lol.
  • Developers really need to take WP as seriously as Rudy does... :)
  • Yup...
  • Rudy is outstanding
  • Sweet
  • Wow!!! Awesome. 6tag updating again n again with lots of features.
  • Why Rudy Huyn don't make third party Facebook App for wp? Is it possible guys??
  • I would buy that app. The official or Beta FB app sucks big time and is my least favorite app!
  • I'd rather have 6Tag for Windows 8.1 PC's (Modern UI app) first.
  • That would be very complex
  • We need more devs like Rudy:)
  • Person who get more appreciation by Windowsphone users is RUDY HUYN for his dedication and complete work.... Try an app for Facebook too
  • It isn't possible to make a good facebook app.  All of em are bloated and slow.
  • If he went that route. I would drop the Microsoft app like a hot rock:)
  • Not to spoil the mood, but am i the only one who finds 6tag to be very slow? (server side), when compared to the official Instagram app
  • Sometimes only on low end devices..!
  • It is slower, yes.
  • Not really. Not here in Sweden on my L930 anyway.
  • Thanks for the update Rudy. Just a question...When is 6tag going to be integrated to people's hub?
  • This!
  • Lockscreen support, please Rudy (http://forums.windowscentral.com/windows-phone-apps/257430-my-wishlist-6tag-v3-5-a.html)
  • I really like this idea.
  • Guessing version five this will happen for WP10.
  • And an ability to minimize the appbar and/or the option of having the iOS and Android tabs on bottom
  • Rudy The Superman.
  • Thank you Rudy
  • Why 6tag still can't upload pre-recorded video ? Does anyone know why Rudy still not add it ?
  • Sdk limitations
  • Not with Win8.1
  • He's already said it's coming in 5.0 with Windows 10.
  • Thanks for the info guys, now I understand why official Instagram is neglected WP ):
  • When will there be a 6tag for Windows? Universal App please
  • Agree!!
  • Daniel Rubino talked about it, 6tag v5 will be universal
  • Its an amazing devlopers
  • Ask.fm client ?
  • Thats still being used?
  • Instagram should just buy 6Tag instead and allow Rudy and his team do their thing.
  • Instagram has no interest in WP.You won't see them funding or working with any WP Dev.
  • That's just sad...
  • Nice
  • Its almost like he's getting it on parity with official IOS app so that he can negotiate taking ownership of it as official app
  • Still waiting on a much needed update to the TV Show app!
  • Blows instagram out the water...well done Rudy
  • I love you and your app... :-*
  • I couldn't find "refresh" button, I'm sorry but I noticed that auto-fix button is not adding vibrance to the image like in v4.0.3 its just equalizing photo and not always the best. Colors get darker and dull instead of a quick fix. Its the same as it was prior to v3.0 That's why I was bouncng betweeen 6tag and IG beta for so long. Now back in square 1.    
  • Still unable to upload edited videos.
  • Cool stuff by Rudy.
  • Wow the Rudy comments are a little much lately.   Thanks for the update, though.
     
  • Fire Belfiore and hire this guy in his place already!!!
  • We would have the technical preview of 10 on all phones before the end of the weekend!! LoL!
  • Am I the only one who couldn't find the refresh button ?