This article was published on January 27, 2010

How a Microsoft Employee Became Japan’s iPhone Porn King


How a Microsoft Employee Became Japan’s iPhone Porn King

Eugene Lin was a typical Microsoft employee until the iPhone came out. When he heard how much money some developers were making, then Eugene decided to try his hand at iPhone app development.

It was a bumpy road of app rejection, but it eventually lead to him developing one of the top purchased apps in Japan, or in his words becoming an iPhone “Japanese porn king.”

The most recent application he developed is called Peekaboo, and as of this writing is ranked #10 of the Top Paid apps in Japan’s App Store.

Watch the video of his quick presentation (6 minutes) on the path he took to reach success in the App Store, especially in Japan.

The 💜 of EU tech

The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol' founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It's free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!

Sources: IntoMobile and BoingBoing

Get the TNW newsletter

Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.

Also tagged with