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AIM 7.1 for WindowsClose

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Last Updated: November 19, 2009

Required Service: AIM/AOL

Platform: Win

Description:
AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta is our latest version of the AIM software. This update to the recent AIM 7 release adds new and enhances other features based on the feedback you've provided. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Latest News:

AIM 7.1 for Windows is here with Beta 1! This release of AIM builds on the experience introduced in AIM 7 by adding several new features and enhancing existing ones. As always, we thank you for your testing, passion and continued support. We look forward to hearing from you!

More information about this release as well as the download are available at AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.


AIM for MacClose

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Last Updated: October 14, 2009

Required Service: AIM/AOL

Platform: Macintosh

Description:
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.

AOL Client TestingClose

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Last Updated: November 2, 2009

Required Service: AOL

Platform: Windows

Description:
AOL's latest all-in-one Internet software that tests minor changes to the latest GM software. This test is a bit different than we've run in the past as we're looking for you to tell us of any changes in your experience. We welcome you to jump in and tell us what if anything, you observe.
Latest News:

Starting today, users on a former 9.5 refresh beta release will be delivered an update to bring together the different testing populations into one general beta release.

For more information about this release (4337.149), please check out the AOL Client Testing page at Beta Central

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AOL Desktop 10.1Close

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Last Updated: November 20, 2009

Required Service: AOL

Platform: Windows

Description:
We have several new things in the works here at AOL, and we need your help to test them. Currently in beta, we've opened AOL® Desktop 10.1 to support additional email systems. So you can now use AOL 10.1 with mcom.com, goowy.com and compuserve.com email domains!
Latest News:

We have several new things in the works here at AOL, and we need your help to test them. Currently in beta, we've opened AOL® Desktop 10.1 to support additional email systems. So you can use AOL 10.1 with any of the following email domains: mcom.com, goowy.com and compuserve.com!

For more information and to download this AOL Desktop 10.1 beta to test the mail changes, please visit the AOL Desktop 10.1 Beta page.


AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6Close

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Last Updated: October 14, 2009

Required Service: AOL

Platform: Macintosh

Description:
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 Mail RIAClose

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Last Updated: May 7, 2009

Required Service: None

Platform: N/A

Description:
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 Radio for Mac 2.0Close

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Last Updated: July 30, 2008

Required Service: AOL/AIM

Platform: Macintosh

Description:
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.

ICQ for Windows MobileClose

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Last Updated: October 30, 2009

Required Service: AIM/AOL/ICQ

Platform: Windows Mobile

Description:
ICQ for Windows Mobile brings all of the best features of ICQ on your PC to your Windows Mobile smartphone! ICQ for Windows Mobile lets you communicate whenever you want, wherever you are, in whatever way suits you best.
Latest News:

If you're still using the ICQ for Windows Mobile beta, you should upgrade to the GM release. Download it on your Windows Mobile device, or get it on your desktop for transfer.


MCOM Mail TestClose

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Last Updated: November 20, 2009

Required Service: None

Platform: N/A

Description:
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.
Latest News:

Your MCOM email is now available for use with the AOL Desktop 10.1 software now in Beta. We could use your help to make sure everything works as it should within the Desktop client, so we invite you download the latest Desktop 10.1 Beta and let us know if you encounter any mail issues.

For more information and to download this AOL Desktop 10.1 beta to test the mail changes, please visit the AOL Desktop 10.1 Beta page.


SHOUTCast Radio BetaClose

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008

Required Service: None

Platform: N/A

Description:
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.

WebmailClose

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Last Updated: September 17, 2009

Required Service: AIM/AOL

Platform: N/A

Description:
From time to time, we put experimental features on the Webmail Beta and let you try them out before anyone else. This gives you the opportunity to use the absolute latest and get in a word of feedback on new offerings before most people ever even see them.

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November 20


AOL Desktop 10.1

We have several new things in the works here at AOL, and we need your help to test them. Currently in beta, we've opened AOL® Desktop 10.1 to support additional email systems. So you can use AOL 10.1 with any of the following email domains: mcom.com, goowy.com and compuserve.com!

For more information and to download this AOL Desktop 10.1 beta to test the mail changes, please visit the AOL Desktop 10.1 Beta page.

MCOM Mail Test

Your MCOM email is now available for use with the AOL Desktop 10.1 software now in Beta. We could use your help to make sure everything works as it should within the Desktop client, so we invite you download the latest Desktop 10.1 Beta and let us know if you encounter any mail issues.

For more information and to download this AOL Desktop 10.1 beta to test the mail changes, please visit the AOL Desktop 10.1 Beta page.

November 19


AIM 7.1 for Windows

Beta 3 is here with several fixes, primarily related to stability, and a new confirmation box when blocking users. If you're using AIM 7.1 Betas 1 or 2, you will receive notification for auto-upgrade shortly. Please use the auto-upgrade mechanism; we'd love to have additional testing of this new feature.

For more information about this test, or to download AIM 7.1 beta 3 directly, please visit the AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

November 12


AIM 7.1 for Windows

Very soon an auto-upgrade will be delivered to Beta 1 users to update AIM 7.1 to Beta 2. This release is simply a test of the update method introduced in AIM 7.1. If you encounter any issue with updating over the next few days, please let us know!

For more information about this test, please visit the AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

November 5


AIM 7.1 for Windows

AIM 7.1 for Windows is here with Beta 1! This release of AIM builds on the experience introduced in AIM 7 by adding several new features and enhancing existing ones. As always, we thank you for your testing, passion and continued support. We look forward to hearing from you!

More information about this release as well as the download are available at AIM 7.1 for Windows Beta page.

November 2


AOL Client Testing

The AOL Client Test Beta has proven so positive and successful at further improving your experience that we've graduated it from Beta to GM.

For more information, please check out the AOL Client Testing page at Beta Central

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October 30


ICQ for Windows Mobile

If you're still using the ICQ for Windows Mobile beta, you should upgrade to the GM release. Download it on your Windows Mobile device, or get it on your desktop for transfer.

October 21


AOL Client Testing

Starting today, users on a former 9.5 refresh beta release will be delivered an update to bring together the different testing populations into one general beta release.

For more information about this release (4337.149), please check out the AOL Client Testing page at Beta Central

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October 15


AOL 9.5 Refresh

We're proud to announce the GM of the AOL 9.5 refresh you've been working on diligently over the past few months. With your help and feedback we've built a stronger, faster and lighter release of AOL 9.5 that most of you agree is the best client ever. We couldn't have done it without you. You have our most sincere gratitude and thanks.

Read more about the GM and what's coming at the AOL 9.5 refresh page at Beta Central

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October 14


Desktop for Mac 1.6

AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6, beta 3 is now available to our Mac community. This release of Desktop for Mac resolves multiple issues with your mail experience and we expect some terrific improvements. We're excited to bring you this update and look forward to hearing your feedback.

To find out more or get beta 3, check out the AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6 Beta page.

 


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