Unofficial Snapchat client, Swapchat updated with improved Windows Phone 8 support and more

Swapchat

Swapchat, if you're not familiar with the name, is an unofficial Snapchat customer for Windows Phone. We previously looked at the app when it was released on the Windows Phone Store, joined past a free version. The programmer published version 1.2 to the store, which addressed numerous pocket-sized bugs and fixed some problems, but today we've got version 1.3.

And then what's new in this latest release? Well, quite a lot actually. We're not looking at mere bug fixes and minor improvements. The programmer has updated the app to utilise the v5 "Banquo" Snapchat API, implemented more than Windows Phone 8 support and added numerous new features and functionality. If you've non tried this Windows Phone client yet, nosotros strongly urge you togive it a go.

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Hither's a rundown of what's included in i.iii:

Updated API to Snapchat v5 "Banquo" (should exist faster and more reliable)
Added WP8-native version
Added toast notifications for new messages
Added lock screen back up (WP8 only)
Fixed Live Tile support
Improved friends management with a dedicated interface
Added ability to view a friend'south all-time friends and score
Added contempo friends on sending page
Tap-to-focus on viewfinder
Front-facing camera is now used by default (if available)
Added back up for emoji on the caption (WP8 simply)
Reduced text size to improve friction match Snapchat's captions
Added ability to reset password when login fails
Fixed fourth dimension setting not remembered between app launches
Fixed faulty time zone conversions
Stock-still camera crashes when using hardware buttons
Other minor improvements and bug fixes

We're sure anybody will be pleased to meet the above implemented, especially if you're an avid user. Y'all tin download Swapchat from the Windows Phone Store for $1.29. A costless version is also bachelor (correct QR lawmaking), only is however on ane.2 for at present.Thanks to Brad and everyone else for the tips!

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