AOL today officially released AIM 6.9 for Windows, introducing new features that integrate AIM with other social networks, including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. This new version of the venerable instant messaging program acknowledges and embraces the fact that people aren't just on a single … [Read more...]
AOL Releases AIM 6.9 Beta 3
AOL has released a new beta version of their venerable AOL Instant Messenger program. The AIM 6.9 Beta 3 sports new icons, new design, a return to the "running man" logo and integration with Bebo profiles. And -- hold onto your seats -- you now have the option to display emoticons as text! The … [Read more...]
AIM For iPhone Gets an Upgrade
MARCH 4, 2009 UPDATE - The ad-free, paid version of AIM for the iPhone went up on the iTunes Application Store today. As we initially reported, it costs $2.99, and is essentially the same as the free version, with the exclusion of advertising. AOL has updated their AIM application for the … [Read more...]
The Lifestream Goes Mainstream
AOL's $850 million purchase of the Bebo social networking site may pay off after all. AOL announced today the first of a series of major project changes with the addition of lifestreaming capabilities. This is similar to the stream of activity and status updates found on rival social networks from … [Read more...]
AIM F2 Trick for Hidden Text
Do you want to hide something that isn't really hidden? Use AIM's F2 trick to send hidden messages to your friends. Sure it's pointless, but its kind of neat and you will surely prove that you are IM savvy. What is the F2 Trick? The F2 trick uses the timestamp feature of AIM. The assumption is … [Read more...]
AIM Expressions
What are AIM Expressions? First released with AOL Instant Messenger 5.0, AIM Expressions are a way to personalize AIM. Expressions add custom graphics to your buddy list and instant message windows. They aren't a true application skin because they don't change the interface, but they can be fun … [Read more...]