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AIM 6.9
Last Updated: October 20, 2008
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: Win
AIM 6.9 Beta is our latest version of the AIM software. Check out the new welcome screen, AIM Zones.
AIM 6.9 Beta 2 has arrived, and it's packed full of updates! You asked, we answered -- sign in as invisible is now available for testing, plus check out our new design and much more. Get details on what's new at the AIM 6.9 Beta area.
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Last Updated: November 13, 2008
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: Macintosh
AIM® for Mac continues our commitment to the growing Mac market by delivering a new AIM experience that's built from the ground up for the Mac platform.
The Beta 3 build of AIM for Mac is now available and includes a number of enhancements and fixed issues discovered based on your feedback! Get the latest AIM for Mac 1.0 (beta 3) at the AIM for Mac Beta site.
AIM for Windows Mobile 1.1
Last Updated: November 12, 2008
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: N/A
AIM for Windows Mobile brings all of the best features of AIM on your PC to your Windows Mobile smartphone! AIM for Windows Mobile lets you communicate whenever you want, wherever you are, in whatever way suits you best - IM or text.
AIM for Windows Mobile 1.1 Beta 2 is now available! This release includes improvements to performance, support for higher resolutions, support for WM 6.1, as well as many bug fixes. Learn more about our 1.1 Beta 2 for AIM for Windows Mobile.
AOL Desktop (codename: Nexus)
Last Updated: August 1, 2008
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: Windows
The newest software in development from AOL, AOL Desktop has tabbed browsing, POP3 compliant email, a customizable toolbar, and AIM built in. It also features window management enhancements like "AppMap", making it easier than ever to multitask without cluttering your screen. With AOL Desktop it's easier than ever to do everything you want online - and from one place. The latest AOL Desktop (codename: Nexus) Beta features an AIM upgrade to version 6.5 as well as the latest version of the connectivity service, with more features and enhancements to come in subsequent Beta releases.
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5
Last Updated: November 3, 2008
Required Service: AOL
Platform: Macintosh
AOL Desktop for Mac is the new, all-in-one web software developed by Mac users, for Mac users, from the ground up. Tabbed browsing, AIM integration and Email options integrated in one place give you easy access and an uncluttered, organized view for all of your windows.
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 5 is now available. This release specifically resolves an issue with replying or forwarding mail that was identified by you, the community. Please update to AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 5 as soon as possible.
AOL Mail RIA
Last Updated: October 14, 2008
Required Service: None
Platform: N/A
AOL® Mail RIA is a free, web-based email experience from AOL Mail. Created using Microsoft® Silverlight™, AOL® Mail RIA offers fast performance, exclusive themes, and the convenience of a Web-based email service with desktop-like performance and functionality.
AOL Mail RIA now has message boards available for your discussion about this cutting edge mail product. If you haven't yet tested it, we encourage you to give it a try and tell us what you think. Get started at the AOL Mail RIA Beta area.
AOL Radio for Mac 2.0
Last Updated: July 30, 2008
Required Service: AOL/AIM
Platform: Macintosh
AOL® Radio 2.0 powered by CBS Radio features over 200 stations spanning more than 25 genres of music plus 150+ CBS Radio stations from across the U.S. The new AOL Radio 2.0 beta was built on feedback from our users - the new interface is built for Apple Mac OS X Leopard.
AOL Radio w/ CBS RADIO
Last Updated: November 12, 2007
Required Service: None
Platform: N/A
AOL Radio powered by CBS RADIO features over 200 free online radio stations. We have made several enhancements to AOL Radio, and we look forward to getting your feedback on the new player. Check it out today!
AOL Sync
Last Updated: October 22, 2008
Required Service: AOL
Platform: N/A
The new AOL Sync synchronizes AOL Address Book and AOL Calendar with many types of mobile devices including iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Nokia phones and many more.
AOL Sync has been completely revamped and now supports many of the most popular smart phones, including devices running Windows Mobile, along with Blackberry, Apple iPhone, and many others. The AOL Sync Beta supports "Over the Air" synchronization of both AOL Address Book and AOL Calendar so your mobile device will always have your latest contact and calendar data. For more information, please visit the AOL Sync beta site..
MCOM Mail Test
Last Updated: August 7, 2008
Required Service: None
Platform: N/A
Get all the features of an AOL Mailbox but without the @aol.com. Sign up for any available user name (user@mcom.com) and use it as your identity across all AOL products and services.
MyAOL Suite Beta
Last Updated: July 10, 2007
Required Service: None
Platform: N/A
MyAOL is your personal home page that gives you access to all the information and fun you want and helps you avoid the things you don't want. It makes you more productive by offering great new ways to store, manage, and discover lots of great stuff, including feeds, bookmarks, content, and applications from all across the Web.
SHOUTCast Radio Beta
Last Updated: September 11, 2008
Required Service: None
Platform: N/A
For music, talk radio and broadcast lovers alike, the relaunch of SHOUTcast.com offers more of everything for everyone. Check out the great new features offered by SHOUTcast.
Truveo Mobile Video Search
Last Updated: July 21, 2008
Required Service: None
Platform: Mobile
Truveo is your best way to find streaming videos on the web. Now, you can get Truveo on your RTSP enabeld mobile!
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November 13
AIM for Mac
AIM for Mac has been reached Beta 4! The Beta 4 release resolves a number of issues you reported and includes an update to the AIM for Mac preferences. Visit the AIM for Mac Beta site and get the latest release today.
November 12
AIM for Windows Mobile 1.1
AIM for Windows Mobile 1.1 Beta 2 is now available! This release includes improvements to performance, support for higher resolutions, support for WM 6.1, as well as many bug fixes. Learn more about our 1.1 Beta 2 for AIM for Windows Mobile.
November 3
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 6 is now available. This release contains a number of updates based on your feedback and an exciting new feature! Please update to AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 6 and give it a test drive.
October 30
AOL Mail RIA
AOL® Mail RIA is updated in Beta! AOL® Mail RIA delivers fast performance, exclusive themes and full integration with Truveo. Check out AOL® Mail RIA at http://ria.aol.com.
October 28
AIM for Mac
The Beta 3 build of AIM for Mac is now available and includes a number of enhancements and fixed issues discovered based on your feedback! Get the latest AIM for Mac 1.0 (beta 3) at the AIM for Mac Beta site.
October 22
AOL Sync
AOL Sync has been completely revamped and now supports many of the most popular smart phones, including devices running Windows Mobile, along with Blackberry, Apple iPhone, and many others. The AOL Sync Beta supports "Over the Air" synchronization of both AOL Address Book and AOL Calendar so your mobile device will always have your latest contact and calendar data. For more information, please visit the AOL Sync beta site..
October 20
AIM 6.9
AIM 6.9 Beta 2 has arrived, and it's packed full of updates! You asked, we answered -- sign in as invisible is now available for testing, plus check out our new design and much more. Get details on what's new at the AIM 6.9 Beta area.
AOL Mail RIA
AOL Mail RIA now has message boards available for your discussion about this cutting edge mail product. If you haven't yet tested it, we encourage you to give it a try and tell us what you think. Get started at the AOL Mail RIA Beta area.
AOL 9.0 VR Update 4290
The long scheduled AOL 9.0 VR Update 4290 test is no longer coming to beta. Those of you that chose to participate, we thank you for your interest, but regret that you will need to uninstall your 9.0 test software if you opted in to participate. You may find the latest AOL software at Discover AOL.
October 16
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5
AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 5 is now available. This release specifically resolves an issue with replying or forwarding mail that was identified by you, the community. Please update to AOL Desktop for Mac 1.5 beta 5 as soon as possible.