Apple's first TV series releases tonight: It's like the Shark Tank of apps

The new TV series is an effort to add exclusive video programming to Apple's music streaming service

Apple Inc's long-awaited move into original television series starts from Tuesday, with a reality show about a universe that is key to the technology giant's business: the world of app developers trying to bring their ideas to the masses.
 

The 10-episode "Planet of the Apps," an unscripted show with similarities to ABC's "Shark Tank," is part of an effort to add exclusive video programing to Apple's music streaming service to help attract new subscribers. The first episode will be available for streaming around the globe starting at 9 p.m. PDT on Tuesday (midnight EDT/0400 GMT).
 

Hollywood has been awaiting the