Kakaotalk - New App for WP8.1 coming soon!

[simonnyc]

I noticed recently an update to kakaotalk changed the name of the app to 'KakaoTalk for WP7'.

Now I know why...

Hi Ka?Talkers,
We are here to let you know about big changes in KakaoTalk for Windows Phone that will lead to a splitting of the app versions. The upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 has different specifications from earlier versions of Windows Phone OS. In light of this, we decided that two tailor-made versions of KakaoTalk would provide a better user experience.

And a great experience is what Kakao Team believes in most!

Therefore, for users with Windows Phone 7 and 8.0 will continue to use their versions of KakaoTalk as ?KakaoTalk for WP7.? Those using Windows Phone 8.1 will need to download the new version of KakaoTalk.

Once again

here?s an overview of the different versions:
All Windows Phone users? KakaoTalk apps will be changed/renamed as KakaoTalk for WP7.
If you are using Windows 7 or 8, please continue to use this version.
The soon-to-be-released version of KakaoTalk for Windows Phone 8.1 will be, simply, KakaoTalk.

 

[chobo2]

I noticed recently an update to kakaotalk changed the name of the app to 'KakaoTalk for WP7'.

Now I know why...

Hi Ka’Talkers,
We are here to let you know about big changes in KakaoTalk for Windows Phone that will lead to a splitting of the app versions. The upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 has different specifications from earlier versions of Windows Phone OS. In light of this, we decided that two tailor-made versions of KakaoTalk would provide a better user experience.

And a great experience is what Kakao Team believes in most!

Therefore, for users with Windows Phone 7 and 8.0 will continue to use their versions of KakaoTalk as “KakaoTalk for WP7.” Those using Windows Phone 8.1 will need to download the new version of KakaoTalk.

Once again

here’s an overview of the different versions:
All Windows Phone users’ KakaoTalk apps will be changed/renamed as KakaoTalk for WP7.
If you are using Windows 7 or 8, please continue to use this version.
The soon-to-be-released version of KakaoTalk for Windows Phone 8.1 will be, simply, KakaoTalk.

Yes, I noticed that as well. I was like I did not remember it being "for WP7". I am very excited to see this new release but wish they gave a date and not "soon"

 

[Soble]

Yes, I noticed that as well. I was like I did not remember it being "for WP7". I am very excited to see this new release but wish they gave a date and not "soon"

It's today

 

[Lance_WPCentral]

Ok that's great news. Windows Phone 7 users can continue using the existing app and WP 8.1 users will get a new experience. Getting updates for official apps always feels good and refreshing. Thanks for the heads up !

 

[WanderingTraveler]

Are they also planning on throwing out a Windows 8.1 version as well? That's the question a Windows Phone 8.1 release entails.