Apple already chooses the developers that will appear in Planet of the Apps

In early 2016, Apple began casting for its own television show that will be called Planet of the Apps, a title that I don't know if it has something to do with "Planet of apes" (the planet of the apes). The protagonists of this series will be the applications and their creators, although celebrities such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba or will.i.am will also appear as mentors or trainers.

At this time, many details about Planet of the App are not yet known, including when it will begin airing, although it is expected to be in 2017, or how we will be able to see it. What is known is that he will have the Dragons' Den format, which is a kind of showcase where participants present their ideas to attract the attention of investors. The winner will receive a large amount of money and will be well placed in the App Store.

Some details of the Planet of the Apps selection process come to light

One person who wants to remain anonymous explained the show's selection process and mentioned four rounds:

1. The developer delivers a standard application online at la web from Planet of the Apps, including a one-minute video, basic app information, and screenshots. Shortly after, you will receive a call asking you a few questions about how you came up with the idea of ​​creating that app and telling you that you have been selected to proceed to the next round.
2. The developer will create a 5-10 minute raw video that will be edited by professionals from the show team and shown to the producers. They will have two weeks to record the video. Producers will provide a list of issues that the video will need to focus on, including how the app works, what makes it unique, how much money they want, and how the money will be used.
3. The developer will have one week to sign the program contract, where all legal aspects will be covered. You will also be asked to report the availability of your equipment in the coming months.
4. The developer will be subject to a review. The program coordinators make it clear that, even at this point, some of the developers will be put on hold and their participation in the program is not guaranteed.

The program It will begin to be recorded at the end of 2016 and will be broadcast already in 2017. For more information, it is best to read the FAQ page from Planet of the Apps.