AOL Beta http://beta.aol.com/?ref=rss AOL Beta - Current News en-us Copyright 2010 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:45 EST AIM for Windows and Mac It's with great pleasure that we announce the GM of both AIM for Windows 7.5 and AIM for Mac 2.2. Make sure to download the GM at the newly redesigned AIM.com.

We thank each and every one of you who contributed feedback. Your ideas, suggestions, thoughts and bug reports helped make an improved experience for everyone.

Make sure to stay tuned for what's coming next!

.]]> http://www.aim.com/ Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00 EST AIM for Windows 7.5 AIM for Windows 7.5 beta 2 is here! With both feature changes and bug fixes based on your feedback!

Download and check it out from the AIM for Windows 7.5 beta page

.]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:13 EST AOL Desktop 9.6 The launch of AOL Desktop 9.6 is here! The primary focus of this release included browser enhancements, an enhanced toolbar, content sharing, and roughly 800 bug fixes and updates!

Get started and find out more at the AOL Desktop 9.6 page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aoldesktop96&ref=rss Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:00 EST AIM for Windows and Mac It's that time again testers! The AIM Team is proud to bring you the latest releases in the AIM family of desktop applications: AIM for Windows 7.5 and AIM for Mac 2.2.

We're excited to announce the integration of Google Talk/Gmail chat! Now you can link up and communicate with your contacts from Google.

We didn't stop there though... check out the changes for both AIM for Windows 7.5 beta and AIM for Mac 2.2 beta and get started!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:06 EST AOL Desktop 9.6 A new beta release for AOL Desktop 9.6 is available! You may download it directly from the AOL Desktop 9.6 page or wait for the software update.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aoldesktop96&ref=rss Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:06 EST AOL Desktop 9.6 The launch of AOL Desktop 9.6 is near! The primary focus of this release included browser enhancements, an enhanced toolbar, content sharing, and roughly 800 bug fixes and updates!

Get the preview and find out more at the AOL Desktop 9.6 page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aoldesktop96&ref=rss Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:00 EST Desktop for Mac 1.7 Great news Mac testers! Thanks to your diligent use, great feedback, and the efforts of our development team, AOL Desktop for Mac 1.7 has graduated from Beta to GM.

As you know, this release focused on making the Mac Desktop software fully compatible with the new AOL Mail architecture and with your help we've succeeded.

Make sure to upgrade to the latest GM release at AOL Downloads.

]]> http://daol.aol.com/software/desktop-for-mac/ Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:00 EST AOL Desktop 9.6 Beta Users on AOL Desktop 9.6 version 4340.79 will receive a minor update today. This update enhances our ability to analyze and understand an experience some of you are reporting.

For more details of what to expect, please take a moment to review the most up-to-date information at the AOL Desktop 9.6 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:25 EST Desktop for Mac 1.7 AOL Desktop for Mac 1.7 Beta 2 (1.7.716) is now available. This release hones in on performance improvements, crash fixes and a few other key enhancements.

Learn more and download Beta 2 at AOL Desktop for Mac 1.7 Beta.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=desktopmac&ref=rss Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:32 EDT AIM for Windows 7.4 AIM for Windows 7.4 has officially GMed and is now available for download at http://www.aim.com/!

Our thanks to each and every one of you who participated in the beta and helped us create a stellar experience! Make sure to be on the lookout for future releases either here at Beta Central or by turning on your beta notifications on the "Sign In / Sign Out" tab in your settings.

]]> http://www.aim.com/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:29 EST AOL Desktop 9.6 Beta Be one of the first to see upcoming changes to the all-in-one software you love! The primary focus of this release was enhanced browsing, an improved toolbar, content sharing, and roughly 800 bug fixes and updates!

Get started and find out more at the AOL Desktop 9.6 Beta page!

Make sure to let us know what you think!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:40 EST AIM 7.4 for Windows beta 2 is here! AIM 7.4 has been updated and includes fixes you helped identify in your feedback!

Learn more and update it directly at the AIM 7.4 beta page!

Make sure to let us know what you think!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:40 EST Desktop for Mac 1.7 AOL Desktop for Mac 1.7 beta 1 (1.7.712) is now available to our Mac community. This release focuses on smoothly integrating with the latest changes in mail architecture. We're excited to present it to you for your testing and feedback.

Learn more and get started at the AOL Desktop for Mac 1.7 Beta page.

Former AOL Desktop for Mac 1.6 beta testers, please take note of the special instructions for migrating your local mail to host before participating.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=desktopmac&ref=rss Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:00 EDT AIM 7.4 for Windows beta 1 has arrived! AIM 7.4 beta for Windows is here and ready for your enjoyment. This release includes improvements to video, image, Lifestream usability as well as overall performance.

Learn more and get a jump on downloading it at the AIM 7.4 beta page!

Keep that feedback coming in!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:45 EST A new beta is available for AIM for Mac 2.1! This release of the AIM for Mac beta introduces a number of improvements based on your feedback.

Those of you on the last AIM for Mac beta can simply Check for Updates to receive the latest. Those who moved to the last GM can read more about this release and download it directly at the AIM for Mac 2.1 beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimmac&ref=rss Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:20 EST AIM for Mac 2.1 is now GM! Our thanks to all the Mac users who participated in this period of testing for AIM for Mac 2.1. The team is proud to announce a number of improvements to the user experience and an expanded number of features in 2.1 - and it's now officially GM and available for download!

While we encourage users to upgrade, those of you on the latest beta may continue to use it and receive notification when the next round of testing begins.

Thanks again for your support and testing!

]]> http://products.aim.com/products/mac Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:00 EST AIM for Mac 2.1 beta 7, the GM candidate, is here! It's only been a week after Beta 6 and we're hitting you with another Beta that should get us to GM!

Although this release doesn't include any new features, we spent a good amount of time addressing your reported issues in addition to cleaning up the overall experience. Trust us, GM is right around the corner!

If you haven't already received the upgrade notice, read more about this release and download it directly at the AIM for Mac 2.1 beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimmac&ref=rss Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:30 EST Now for something a little different: AOL Shopping Advice beta AOL Shopping is proud to announce their new AOL Shopping Beta. Recently launched, this new section within AOL Shopping allows users to ask, get and give product recommendations; all while allowing users to earn points and prizes. Users can interact with other savvy shoppers and become a part of a social network of people who love to shop.

The AOL Shopping Beta community allows users to follow shoppers, rate people's advice and much more. The more active you are in the community, the more points and achievements you earn on your profile page. It's that simple.

Check out the AOL Shopping Beta, give some advice or seek some regarding purchases you may be thinking about... and don't forget to leave feedback for the Shopping team while you're there.

]]> http://beta.shopping.aol.com/advice/ Tue, 03 Jun 2010 17:00 EST AIM for Mac 2.1 has been updated with beta 6! Beta 6 is now available for download! This release adds a menu option under People to update your profile and increases the size of buddy icons for more visual appeal, as well as addressing several experiences you reported.

If you haven't already received the upgrade notice, read more about this release and download it directly at the AIM for Mac 2.1 beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimmac&ref=rss Tue, 25 May 2010 19:00 EST AIM 7.3 has gone GM! The AIM Team is proud to announce the GM of AIM 7.3 for Windows! This release of AIM introduced us to the ability to log in to AIM using your Facebook account, included various other minor enhancements as well as fixes for experiences you reported.

If you're still using beta 3, we highly recommend downloading the GM, but make sure you check back now and then for the next release!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Tue, 25 May 2010 13:00 EST AIM 7.3 for Windows beta 3 is available for download. The AIM Team remains hard at work, refining and improving AIM 7.3. As a result, beta 3 is now available for download!

Learn more and get a jump on downloading it at the AIM 7.3 beta page!

Keep that feedback coming in!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00 EST AIM 7.3 for Windows and AIM for Mac 2.1 have been updated! AIM 7.3 beta 2 and AIM for Mac 2.1 beta 5 are now available for download. Users on AIM for Mac can "Check for Updates..." from the AIM menu to get the latest version, AIM 7.3 users can expect an auto-update early next week.

To learn more and download directly, check out the AIM for Mac 2.1 beta and AIM 7.3 beta pages!

Our thanks to all our testers! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:45 EST AIM 7.3 for Windows is here and AIM for Mac (2.1) has been updated! The AIM team has been working hard! Amongst a myriad of minor changes around the UI and performance, the AIM Team is proud to bring you two new, exciting features to the AIM for Mac and AIM for Windows clients in beta.

To learn more and to download them directly, check out the AIM for Mac 2.1 beta 4 and AIM 7.3 beta pages!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/ Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:30 EST AOL 9.6 We've got some rather big news regarding the process of AOL Client beta testing!

Please take a moment to visit the AOL 9.6 page at Beta Central to learn more.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:00 EST AIM 7.2 and AIM Express have graduated from Beta! The AIM Team is proud to announce that AIM 7.2 for Windows and AIM Express are now officially released.

This has been an exciting round of testing and we hope you've enjoyed it as much as we've enjoyed bringing it to you. Our thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this one successful!

As always, stay tuned for future betas!

]]> http://products.aim.com/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:45 EST AIM 7.2 for Windows AIM 7.2 beta 2 is now available! Based on your feedback, the AIM Team delivers performance and experience improvements in this release. Our thanks to everyone who's enjoying AIM 7.2 and helping to make AIM 7.2 a success!

Check it out at the AIM 7.2 for windows beta area and let the team know what you think!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aimwin&ref=rss Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30 EST Webmail The Webmail team is proud to announce that the Webmail beta site has introduced support for Facebook chat. Just like the other recent releases of AIM, you'll now be able to chat with your Facebook friends through the AIM Widget in Webmail!

Check it out at beta.webmail.aol.com and let the team know what you think!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=webmail&ref=rss Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:30 EST AOL 9.6 You've been waiting for it, and now it's here... Beta 2 is ready for download!

This is an exciting release for us! The embedded browser is being rebuilt from the ground up and runs as a separate process. Since we're not completely finished, there are a few known issues you should review and be aware of before installing. Since this is a pretty hefty change and the experience is not yet complete, we will not be sending out an auto-update for this release.

Please take a moment to visit the AOL 9.6 page at Beta Central, learn more about and download Beta 2.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:30 EST AIM now has integrated Facebook Chat! Attention Testers - After much anticipation from the community, the AIM Team is proud to bring you 3 new releases of AIM: AIM for Mac 2.1 beta 3, AIM 7.2 beta, and AIM Express 7 beta!

These are no ordinary betas! Following up on the popularity and excitement users expressed over the integration of Lifestream, with its ability to help manage status and comments across various social networks, the AIM Team brings you integration with Facebook Chat.

Now you can keep in touch with your Facebook friends directly through AIM, should you so choose. We want your help testing and feedback, so don't delay - get the beta AIM for Windows, Mac or test drive the web-based Express version as soon as possible!

]]> http://beta.aol.com/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00 EST AOL Desktop 10.1 The AOL Desktop 10.1 mail test we've been running has successfully completed and declared GM. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped ensure this update to the Desktop software was solid and effective!

If you are on the beta release, we highly recommend that you update to the latest GM. We do not plan any additional tests for the Desktop in beta at this time, so update as soon as possible.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=nexusrefresh&ref=rss Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00 EST AOL 9.6 We're proud to present AOL 9.6 beta 1! Just in time for the holidays too! The release adds a few new browsing features to your experience as well as includes some significant code changes that should further refine performance.

For more information, please check out the AOL 9.6 page at Beta Central.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:00 EST AOL Desktop 10.1 AOL Desktop 10.1 beta 2, with support for mcom.com, goowy.com and compuserve.com email addresses, is now available! This release includes several fixes to issues you reported. Thank you for taking the time to test and tell us about your mail experiences.

For more information and to download this AOL Desktop 10.1 beta to test support for these addresses, please visit the AOL Desktop 10.1 Beta page.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=nexusrefresh&ref=rss Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:45 EST AIM 7.1 for Windows We're proud to announce that AIM 7.1 has been released and is now available on aim.com!

We'd like to send a big thank you to all of the beta testers, especially for helping us with the auto-upgrade tests. Stay tuned at Beta Central for future AIM for Windows tests!.

]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aim7&ref=rss Thu, 03 Dec 2009 8:30 EST AOL 9.6 The AOL Client Windows Team is preparing 9.6 for beta release and, in advance of bringing you Beta 1, we have a special request; please download, install and use 4337.162, our "beta 0" build.

For more information, please check out the AOL 9.6 page at Beta Central

.]]> http://beta.aol.com/projects.php?project=aol96&ref=rss Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00 EST 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