AOL Beta http://beta.aol.com/?ref=rss AOL Beta - Current News en-us Copyright 2008 AOL, LLC. All Rights Reserved Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:39:08 EDT AIM for Mac Beta 2 is here and brings with it a number of new features, improvements and fixes for issues that you've reported. We thank you for testing and taking the time to send your feedback.

For more information or to download this release, visit the AIM for Mac 2.1 Beta page. If you're already on Beta 1 and you want to just pick it up, simply "Check for Updates" from your AIM menu.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimformac2&ref=rss Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=nexusrefresh&ref=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=mcom&ref=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:20 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:45 EST 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

.]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aolclient&ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:30 EST 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=icqwinmobile&ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00 EDT 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.]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aolclient&ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:30 EDT 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.]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:30 EDT 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.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=desktop_mac1_6&ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27 EDT AIM for Mac AIM for Mac 2.1 is here with beta 1! This release builds upon the already popular and recently released AIM for Mac 2.0, bringing you several new features and quite a few enhancements to experiences some of you may have encountered.

Check out the AIM for Mac beta area for more information or to download.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimformac2&ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Don't forget to the join the AOL 9.5 Product and Development Teams for a Formal Beta Chat today, Monday, October 5, at 8pm ET. We want to hear from you directly regarding your experience with the AOL 9.5 refresh Beta 18!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh The AOL 9.5 Team invites you to attend a Formal Beta Chat on Monday, October 5 at 8pm ET. We want to hear from you directly regarding your experience with the AOL 9.5 refresh, particularly the latest release - Beta 18!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 18c will be receiving a small update (TOD) at sign-off starting today, October 2. This update only changes your version number to 4337.4003 and is simply to ensure we have the ability to deliver updates in this manner.

For more information or to report a problem, please visit the AOL 9.5 refresh beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 18 is now available to all testers!

Those of you on Beta 17ab and earlier applicable releases will begin to receive an Active Update for 18ab today. Testers on Beta 17c began receiving updates for Beta 18c on September 25.

As Beta 18 is now fully available and we want users to upgrade as soon as possible, the sign-off test to Beta 17ab has been stopped.

For more information, please visit the AOL 9.5 refresh beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:05 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Starting today, testers on Beta 17c will receive an Active Update to install Beta 18c. Testers on Beta 17ab, please continue to allow the sign-off update to install and use your updated 17ab over the weekend. We anticipate delivering 18ab early next week.

For more information, please visit the AOL 9.5 refresh beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 17ab will be receiving a small test update (called a TOD) at sign-off sometime after 3pm ET today, September 24. This update is not delivering any notable changes and is simply ensuring we have the ability to deliver updates in this manner.

For more information, please visit the AOL 9.5 refresh beta page.

Don't forget to attend this evenings Formal Beta Chat at 8pmET!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh The AOL 9.5 Team invites you to attend a Formal Beta Chat on Thursday, September 24 at 8pm ET. We want to hear from you directly regarding your experience with the AOL9.5 refresh, particularly the latest release - Beta 17.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00 EDT AIM sees multiple GMs today! Congratulations to AIM for Mac 2.0, AIM 7 for Windows, AIM for Windows Mobile, AIM Express 7 and Lifestream for having all graduated from Beta to GM! Read more at Beta.aol.com.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00 EDT MCOM Mail Test Information regarding how to use open IMAP/SMTP/POP3 has been posted. This will let you access your mailbox using Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mac Mail, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc. We're looking forward to your feedback!

Check out the MCOM Mail Test Beta page for more information.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=mcom&ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:10 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 17 is here and being delivered by Active Updates. This release addresses a few issues, including requiring signing in to various sites, like KW: Settings, while already authenticated in the software. Please make sure to install this release as soon as possible when you're notified the download is ready.

For more information, check out the AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta page.

Thanks for your continued support!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:30 EDT AIM Express 7 AIM Express 7 beta 3 is here! his version adds a mail icon and count to the buddy list view for quick access to your mail as well as several performance enhancements!

Find out more and get started through the AIM Express 7 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimexpress7&ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:55 EDT AOL Webmail AOL Webmail Beta is happy to announce the arrival of the AIM Lifestream to your Webmail AIM Widget! Follow your buddies through AIM and some of your other favorite social networks without ever having to leave your mailbox.

Find out more and check out the beta through the AOL Webmail Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=webmail&ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:50 EDT AIM for Windows Mobile AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 Beta 4 is here! This release focuses on several improvements and fixes, including navigation, Lifestream and UI enhancements.

If you have a Windows Mobile phone check out AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 beta 4 today.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwinmobile&ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:35:00 EDT AIM 7 AIM 7 Beta 6 is here! This release addresses a few remaining performance and stability issues, so please update as soon as possible and let us know if you encounter anything undesired.

More information about this release and the download itself are available at AIM 7 Beta page. As always, thanks for your testing and continued support.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:45 EDT Lifestream Your Lifestream has been updated again! This release contains a few fixes that continues to improve your experience. As before, no software update is necessary to enjoy these changes, however you may want to read how this applied to your respective beta software, whether it be AIM 7, AIM for Mac or AIM for Windows Mobile. AIM Express 7 Lifestreamers, check out the AIM 7 Lifestream updates.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:40 EDT Desktop for Mac 1.6 AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6, beta 2 is now available for the Mac community to test and enjoy. This release of Desktop for Mac resolves several issues and we expect great improvements to your experience. We're excited to bring you this update and look forward to hearing your feedback.

To find out more or get beta 2, check out the AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=desktop_mac1_6&ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:20 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Starting today, a SUD Upgdade Test will be running to users on Beta 15a. Users on other Beta 15 builds will not receive this update. We ask that you continue to use Beta 15 as you normally would and if you receive an update, please install it.

For more information about this test, check out the AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta page.

Thanks for your continued support!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:45 EDT Lifestream Your Lifestream has been updated again! This release contains alot of fixes and enhancements to improve your overall experience. As before, no software update is necessary to enjoy these changes, however you may want to read how this applied to your respective beta software, whether it be AIM 7, AIM for Mac or AIM for Windows Mobile.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 15 is now available and ready for you to download and install. This release addresses some of the issues a number of you have reported as well as make 2 noticeable changes to the software UI.

To find out more or download the build, check out the AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta page.

Thanks for your continued support!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:45 EDT AIM for Windows Mobile AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 Beta 3 is here! This release mainly focuses on UI improvements and bug fixes. Several visual changes were made for a cleaner look. Some navigational issues were addressed along with adding Help text for Lifestream.

If you have a Windows Mobile phone and you haven't tried it out, or you're currently on an earlier version, get AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 beta 3 today.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwinmobile&ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:25:00 EDT AIM for Mac AIM for Mac 2.0 Beta 4 has arrived! This release updates and improves a number of existing features and resolves quite a few issues that were identified based on your feedback and support.

Check out the AIM for Mac beta area for more information and to download it today... and don't forget to set up your Lifestream!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimformac2&ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00 EDT AIM 7 The AIM Team is proud to bring you AIM 7 Beta 5! This release focuses on performance and stability, so please update as soon as possible and let us know how we're doing.

More information about this release and the download itself are available at AIM 7 Beta page. As always, thanks for your testing and continued support.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:45 EDT Lifestream The Lifestream just got cooler and more mobile! Today's release makes it more possible to take your Lifestream with you via SMS/Text Messaging, share photos from Flickr, resolves some issues existing from previous releases and extends itself to AIM Express!

As before, no software update is necessary to enjoy these changes, however you may want to read how this applied to your respective beta software, whether it be AIM 7, AIM for Mac, AIM for Windows Mobile or AIM Express.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:30 EDT AIM Express 7 What better time to announce that AIM Express 7 is exactly 1-years-old but with a new and improved Beta 2 version! We've added ALOT of cool stuff to this release that we hope will make your IM experience on the Web easier, faster, and more fun!

Find out more at the AIM Express 7 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimexpress7&ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:40 EDT Lifestream Your AIM Lifestream just got stronger. Today's release makes it easy for you to keep your comments all in one place by allowing you to comment back to Twitter or Facebook updates right from your Lifestream! There's no software update necessary to enjoy this new feature, however you may want to read how this applied to your respective beta software, whether it be AIM 7, AIM for Mac or AIM for Windows Mobile.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 14 is now available at beta.aol.com! This rapid update resolves a few issues that we think will continue to improve your experience. Make sure to update and continue sending your feedback - it remains greatly appreciated.

To find out more or download the build, check out the AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:15 EDT AIM for Windows Mobile The AOL Mobile team proudly presents AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 beta 2! In addition to improving on features included in Beta 1, this release adds several Lifestream enhancing features, including adding or deleting comments, link support, and viewing photos

Visit the AIM for Windows Mobile beta area to find out more or to get AIM for Windows Mobile 2.0 beta 2 so you're never without your Lifestream again.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwinmobile&ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:55:00 EDT AIM for Mac The AOL Mac Team is proud to bring you AIM for Mac 2.0 Beta 3! This release continues to build on the Lifestream experience, introducing a new feature for the Me tab, as well as a number of fixes and enhancements based on your feedback.

Check out the AIM for Mac 2.0 beta area for more information and to download it today - or, simply "Check for Updates..." from the AIM menu! How easy is that?

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimformac2&ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:00 EDT AIM 7 The AIM Team is excited to announce that AIM 7 Beta 4 is here and ready for your enjoyment! This release includes support for netbooks, search for buddies by name and a number of performance enhancements.

Don't forget to help us out by testing the built-in registration process introduced in the last release, then dropping us some feedback to let us know how it went.

More information about this release and the download itself are available at AIM 7 Beta page. As always, thanks for your testing and continued support.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:30 EDT Desktop for Mac 1.6 AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6, beta 1 is now available for the Mac community to test and enjoy. This release of Desktop for Mac seeks to resolve a few issues that have appeared in 1.5 and to improve your overall experience. We're excited to bring it to you and can't wait to hear your feedback.

To find out more or get beta 1, check out the AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=desktop_mac1_6&ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15 EDT AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta 13 is now available at beta.aol.com! We continue to hone in on your experience and resolve the issues discovered thanks to your testing and reports. This release addresses a few browsing and crash bugs.

To find out more or download the build, check out the AOL 9.5 Refresh Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol95r&ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:15 EDT Lifestream Lifestream has been updated with several new features, fixes and new issues for the Lifestream Tab and Me Tabs in your respective application. These changes do not require updating your software and have taken place automatically, however we want you to be aware of these changes so you better understand your experience.

Read more about these updates at either the AIM 7, AIM for Mac or AIM for Windows Mobile beta areas.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:30 EDT