Sales stats update - 5 or 6 months on the app store - Apologies for the radio silence on sales stats for our app, but to be fair, there hasn't been much spark! After the US App Store feature, it was a sliding game down the charts, but still, we average about 10-30 copies daily. We excitedly crossed the 25,000 download mark recently. Oh, and there's a chart you can find below with more deets. A Dutch website brought a brief sales soar, but that's died down now. All told, we've clocked in 25591 paid and 8436 free downloads, the latter gaining a brief spotlight during a celebratory two-week freebie phase. Sure seems free is popular! But, I feel content knowing we've lots of, hopefully, pleased customers!

Sales stats update - Two months on the app store - Another month on the App Store, fellas! Even though our little app met some bumps here and there, it still managed to get quite the spotlight in Europe's 'What we're playing' section, grossing up to 200 daily sales in the UK, 300 globally. Took a hit when we dropped from the featured list, but that was expected, right? Thankfully, other countries picked up the slack! Brought in a new icon and broke into the US market, making a splash in their 'New and Noteworthy' section. Seems like being on the front page or featured list really makes a difference! Despite a distinct peak in US sales, no other plot-twisting moments. Oh, and for all the high rollers out there, the yacht's still a bit off, I reckon. But we're hopeful. Feel like catching a glimpse into the numbers? Got questions or just want to chat? Give us a shout! Now, back to work. Next update coming your way soon!

iAds Report - In this post, I'm sharing performance stats from a free Heart Rate app which has been live for just over two weeks, and has been downloaded around 40k-50k times worldwide. It was categorized under Entertainment instead of Health and Fitness which may have affected downloads and advertising revenue. It's been relatively successful and was built with iAds and AdMob adverts. Revenue generated from the US was substantial with fill rates at nearly 50% and an amazing eCPM of almost $30, compared to Admob's $2.2. Despite the revenue's rapid decline correlating with downloads, I believe there may be a strong case for ads in apps.

Shoot3D for the iPad/iPhone - I'm thrilled to have introduced my first 3D game on the app store. The entire process served as a real learning curve, with some elements still appearing obscure, yet adding to the intrigue. The games section of the app store is known for its fierce competition, but challenging the status quo by doing something different from the regular utility apps is quite a welcome change. I'm generally proud of how the game has turned out and look forward to its reception. You can download the game on the app store.

25000 copies downloaded! - I'm thrilled to announce that Sudoku Grab has reached 25000 downloads! As a token of gratitude, the app will be available for free until the 25th June. A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased the app and for all the valuable feedback.

Tanks! for the Palm Pre and Palm Pixie - Witness the successful porting of an iPhone app to a Palm Pre Plus in this intriguing video!

Pong on the apple watch - Get a glimpse of a quick demo on playing Pong on the Apple Watch, skillfully hacked together at the iOSDevUK event! Don't miss out!

The Hacker News Effect - The Website Didn't Catch Fire - Let's look at the traffic - Witness the Hacker News effect in action as the author's blog skyrocketed to popularity, easily handling massive traffic thanks to efficient hosting and Cloudfront!

WiFi or BlueTooth - What's the best way to communicate with our things? - Discover the world of smart devices and the wireless connection options available for app developers, such as Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi. Learn about the history, performance, and challenges of these technologies and how to use them to build successful apps that communicate with hardware.

1.8 Million Views: Secrets of a Viral Wireless LED Video - Dive into the intriguing world of YouTube success as we analyze a viral video with 1.8 million views, from its impact on subscribers to the elusive algorithm behind it. But here's a twist: you're requested not to subscribe!