• by admin , February 29, 2012

When it debuted, the Michael Jackson Doctor Trial app seemed to hit the pointless/gratuitous/tasteless trifecta. Why, early critics wondered, would smartphone users plunk down a few bucks for a live feed already airing on any number of cable outlets and supporting documents available for viewing online? Well, those critics underestimated the ingenuity with which the app was designed, not to mention its comprehensiveness. By bolstering the already available materials with expert analysis and social-media chatter, the MJ Doctor Trial app made itself invaluable to fans and tabloid buffs following the trial—and to many of us who weren't.