AIM for iPad

CNET Editors' note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open the link, and you must have an active iTunes account to download the application. This download may not be available in some countries.

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on June 09, 2010

Editors' take: The AIM app for the iPad, as you can imagine, lets you chat with friends on AOL Instant Messenger. In portrait mode, the friends list is hidden.

It also has a livestream feature that will stream in all your social-media updates. So you will be able to catch up with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and more via the AIM livestream.

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Publisher's Description

From AOL:

AIM is redefining social networking add a location to your status, post to your favorite social networks or chat directly with your Facebook or Google Talk friends. Check-in with foursquare. Post your status to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and Lifestream with one tap. Now chatting with your Facebook or Google Talk friends is as easy as using AIM. Features include:Chat directly with your Facebook and Google Talk friendsBuilt from the ground up for the Apple iPad and compatible with iOS 4.2.NEW! Select your own photo for your Buddy Icon or wallpaper or select a theme from our library.Log in with your Facebook username.Chat directly with your Facebook friends.Start typing your friend's name in the Buddy List search and AIM will instantly display the results.Add your location to your status message.Post your photos to your Lifestream (up to 40 at one time) or comment on your Buddys photo or status.Get updates from your favorite social networks in one easy to navigate Lifestream window.Send and receive messages over Wi-Fi, EDGE, or 3G networks*.Connect to anyone on the AIM network worldwide, whether they're on Facebook, AOL, AIM, ICQ, .Mac or MobileMe.Configure multiple usernames and switch between identities any time.You can send IMs to anyone who has a cell phone that supports text messaging* - even from a WiFi-only iPad.It's easy to get started. Just sign in using your existing AOL/AIM, Facebook, .Mac or MobileMe name, or register for a free screen name right from your device.Any service can send messages. But with AIM, you're really connected.AIM is also available for iPhone in both ad-free and standard versions. Just search for AIM in the iTunes App Store.* iPad Wi-Fi + 3G supports EDGE and 3G; AOL does not charge a fee to send text messages using AIM. Text messages are treated the same as normal IM messages and are included as part of your device's data plan. SMS features are not available in all countries.

What's new in this version: Fixed auto scrolling issue