Heavens open for Windows Phone users as Instagram Beta finally arrives

Instagram in store NOW. #appyDays for WP8 users :) http://t.co/xsSa7ROvRf pic.twitter.com/7S3LT2Fyfw

— Nokia (@nokia) November 20, 2013

Never underestimate the power of desire. Windows Phone users who clamoured for their own Instagram app have received an answer to their prayers starting today. Instagram Beta  is now available on the Windows Phone. Now Lumia users can join 150 million users and snap and share away. Hit jump for the full description and features

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Enhancing the Santa Claus Parade Experience

Text by Sonya Davidson (Photo Courtesy of: The Santa Claus Parade / BNOTIONS and SE3D Interactive)

The kids are getting super excited for Santa's arrival. This weekend marks the 109th annual Santa Claus Parade in Toronto. It's actually the longest running Santa parade in the world! Remember those upside-down clowns?

A few of the elves have managed to squeeze me in for a quick interview with Santa! Plus, I have a few app recommendations that may come in handy during parade day! 

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Gear up for tonight's Emmys with this cool app

Tonight's Emmy Awards are considered to be TV's biggest night. Fans of Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, House of Cards are all expected to come up big as are their key actors, directors and producers. The Emmy's for iPhone puts a wealth of information at your fingertips including real-time updates, exclusive live backstage feed and much more. This app will update in real-time all of the award winners with photo and video highlights from the Emmys show. You can also catch Emmys.com Backstage LIVE!. For Red Carpet and exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage backstage. You can get get it here.

BlackBerry promo offers free apps to BB10 users in Canada

BlackBerry is showing some hometown love with an exclusive promo for the local BlackBerry 10 users. BB10 users can download up to $25 worth of premium apps for free. This promo running until October 31 works for BlackBerry Z10, Q10, and Q5 devices.

The eligible apps include Blaq, SlickTasks, Photo Studio Pro, World of Goo, Gadget Box, Asphalt 7: Heat, and Modern Combat 4. You can redeem this offer by entering the promo code "fallapps" in BlackBerry World.