Dear MiKandi Developers,

Wow, there are a lot of you! As we begin the New Year, we thought it was important to give you all some updates on what we’re working on and how it’s coming along.

First things first, we want to remind you that if you have any questions that aren’t answered through our blog, our Twitter account or our videos, you can always email us. We try to respond within 24 hours, reach out if you need something, have a suggestion or just want to chat with us about the future of mobile apps!

Secondly, we’re working on billing support and updates to the mobile client. We know that these are important to our developers and our app store users and we promise, we’re moving as quickly as we can. We were hoping to have these things released by the end of the year, but as many of you well know, software development can take longer than you expect.

We’re furiously testing and tweaking the billing capabilities and the User Interface for the client. While you might be chomping at the bit to be able to charge for your apps (we’ve heard from a number of you that that’s exactly what you’re waiting for) we’re working to ensure that once you are charging for your apps, you’re collecting as much revenue as possible.

While we’re working on this, however, we’ve got some questions for you. Please respond in the comments or by emailing us.

1. As a developer, what are the top 3 things you need from MiKandi?
2. As a developer, are you interested in talking with content owners in order to license their content for your apps?
3. Are you willing to develop for MiKandi app store for other people, if they were willing to pay you?

We’re curious about your thoughts on these and other topics, so feel free to let it rip in the comments.

Thanks!

Calling all developers, publishers…sexy people!  Some of the MiKandi team will be flying down to the AVN convention in Las Vegas from the 7th-10th and we would love the opportunity to meet you in person.  We are here to support our developer community and so if you have any questions for us or want to discuss any business inquiries, please email us at developer@mikandi.com and include “AVN” in the subject line.  We would be more than happy to schedule some time during the show to meet.  Preferably over drinks.

Inquiring minds want to know:  Do I have to worry about any damages to my phone coming from applications from the Marketplace?

It’s important to note that applications on MiKandi are not subject to review and once published, are available within minutes on the marketplace. 

Developers assume full responsibility for everything they publish on MiKandi.  They want to deliver safe, fun, and sexy apps to you.  But things happen.  There may be occasional risks and problems with developer applications.  Therefore, we encourage users to practice “safe downloading”.

What is Safe Downloading?

You should take precautions before downloading anything (mobile or web).  We’ve compiled a short list of helpful guidelines that all should practice.

1.  Put on your sleuth cap.  Research the developer of the application before downloading.  Applications in the MiKandi marketplace are not created by MiKandi.  Developers use our marketplace to connect with you, the end user.  So before you hop into bed with an app, get some deets on the Developer.  A Developer’s contact information can be found in the app description.  If it’s not, just give us a shout at info@mikandi.com and we’ll send you the info. 
2. Read the fine print.  Always read the legal information and privacy policy the Developer provides and review what information they want to collect.  In order to install an app, you will be notified of security permissions the app is requesting access to.  Be wary of apps that request more access than necessary.  Be cautious about sharing your personal information, and click Cancel if you are not comfortable with granting access.  In the end, it’s best to refer to the first guideline and email the Developer with any questions. 
3. Be cautious who you share your location with.  Some apps allow you to share your location with the Developer, friends, or public at large.  Refer to Guideline #2 and find out why the app you want needs that information.  There are many fun apps out there that require access to your location.
4. Listen to the tribe.  MiKandi’s review process is driven by the community, as opposed to imposing our own review process. We leave the feedback to our community of users.  Take note of what other end-users are saying about the app you want. 
5. Report abuse.  Obviously, illegal content is NOT tolerated on MiKandi.  If you discover an app with illegal content, please report the app in question at developer@mikandi.com

Developers are more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding their application. 

Developers who stock apps on MiKandi are subject to the MiKandi Terms of Use.  All apps are subject to MiKandi’s Privacy Policy.

The Android Developer Blog posted a useful resource for tracking what versions of Android are in use. 

This page provides data about the relative number of active devices running a given version of the Android platform. This can help you understand the landscape of device distribution and decide how to prioritize the development of your application features for the devices currently in the hands of users.

It seems like the World has gotten a sugar high.
Here’s a quick taste of some of the buzz we’ve gotten.
100% calorie free.

SMH.au – Adults only app market comes to Android

iphonestalk – Droid goes where the iPhone does not dare

E-Commerce Times – Robotic Erotic

Pocket Gamer – Android adult-only app store MiKandi launches on a natural high

Phandroid - Android porn market from MiKandi

PC World – Porn app store lands on Android phones

XBiz – MiKandi launched porn app store for Android

The month is flying by fast at MiKandi! We are on track to launch our complete user portal with premium (paid) app support this month. We appreciate all your patience so far as we hammer out the kinks. There are some exciting new apps in the works and we can’t wait to share them with you soon. For all the developers who have registered so far, if you have any questions or concerns, make sure to contact us right away.  We can also schedule a call to go over anything you need to publish your apps successfully on MiKandi.

For all our users, we’ve received some damn good app ideas. Keep’em comin! Some are hilarious, some over the top, some super kinky, but all perfect!  If you’re interested in connecting with developers to create your app, let us know and we can help connect you with the right people.

Cheers to the 100,000+ users who have downloaded the MiKandi App Store! Your supportive emails and suggestions are appreciated, so keep them coming.  We read every single one. From the responses we’ve received so far, we have determined three major issues that need to be addressed:

*Note: The video announces 80,000+ user downloads , but has since increased to over 100,000+.

App: Dildroid
Developer: Mobidroid
Category: Social

Description:
A FREE multi-speed vibrator system. Dildroid delivers a gentle massage to the user. You can also share the joy by sending a massage of your choice by dildro-SMS.
Says the Dildroid creator, “It’s amazing what two days of R&D can do for a product! I never thought someone would actually download it, and now it’s at more than 10,000 downloads!”

Features:
Variable Speed – Allows user to pick vibration speed by erecting the head of our Andy buddy
Dildroid-SMS – Allows user to send SMS to contact list (both users need to have Dildroid installed)
Frigid Mode – Block Dildroid-SMS when you don’t feel vibrant and remove it when you feel horny
Low Battery Warning – Don’t miss out on the wonderful low battery warning!

Download this app on MiKandi today and get your buzz on!

Pocket Gamer – MiKandi Launched First Adult App Store for Android.  The article that started it all.

Gizmodo - MiKandi, the World’s First Porn App Store for Android

ZDNet - Will the Adult Industry Drive Android Adoption?

E-Commerce Times – MiKandi Opens XXX Android App Store

amNY – Porn Apps Market MiKandi is First for Adults

AVN – Online Android Only Porn App Store Opens (Site NSFW)

Mashable - Android Gets Adult-Only App Store

Here is our (in)famous video introducing the world to MiKandi, the FIRST app store that treats you like an adult.

In just 1 week, over 100,000 people viewed our video announcing the launch of our Developer Portal.  It’s safe to assume that many of you out there liked what you saw, because today we broke a 6 figure number of downloads.  That’s right, over 100,000 downloads of our mobile client!!

So what does this mean to an adult-app developer?  It means that your adult app will reach over 100K eager users immediately; users who are contacting us daily, asking where all the apps are. 

Unlike other app stores, on MiKandi your apps are not subject to a rigorous screening process that edits, censors, or even restricts them completely.  Upon uploading your app, it is available immediately from the MiKandi mobile client, delivering it to ready and waiting consumers. 

What are you waiting for?  If you’re an app developer, register on MiKandi today and let your app shine.  Contact us at developer{at}mikandi{dot}com with ANY questions or comments.  We look forward to seeing your apps!