AOL Desktop 9.6
Last Updated: October 29, 2010
Required Service: AOL
Platform: Windows
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.
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.
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Last Updated: October 13, 2010
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: Win
AIM® 7.4 for Windows is our latest beta version of the AIM software. This exciting update to the AIM 7 line brings you sign in with Facebook and the ability to add and search by First and Last Names! Now you can keep in touch with your Facebook Friends directly from your AIM software without an AOL/AIM account as well as find and be found by friends. Pretty awesome! Check it out.
AIM for Mac
Last Updated: July 21, 2010
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. Among a variety of improvements, this latest release brings you Lifestream, to keep in touch with updates from various social networks, integrated Facebook Chat and the ability to sign in with your Facebook account directly. How cool is that? Check it out!
Webmail
Last Updated: December 9, 2009
Required Service: AIM/AOL
Platform: N/A
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.
MCOM Mail Test
Last Updated: November 20, 2009
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.
AOL Mail RIA
Last Updated: May 7, 2009
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.
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October 29
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.
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.
October 15
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.
October 14
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.
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.
September 30
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!
September 23
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!
September 13
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.
August 26
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!
July 21
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.