What's new in AIM 7.5.5.7 Beta 2
Dec 8, 2010
- Open a new IM window and you'll see a large view of your friend's Buddy Icon
- Identify new unread IM's easily with a large orange exclamation point, instead of green
- Reduce or expand your IM window size to meet your viewing needs
- Dock your Buddy List again to the left or right side of your screen
New in AIM 7.4.2.24 Beta 2 (Sep 24, 2010)
- The ability to search for buddies from the AIM user directory using "Find in Buddy List".
- Updates to picture sharing, including the ability to Drag & Drop multiple pictures into the conversation window.
- And, as always, tons of fixes for issues you've reported including the "no sounds" bug!
New in AIM 7.4.2.22 Beta 1 (Aug 30, 2010)
- Improved Image experience: Share within the chat window, archive old images, and improved drag/drop of images
- Improved video quality and performance
- Usability improvements to Lifestream
- Overall performance improvements
New in AIM 7.2.5.5 Beta 2 (Mar 2, 2010)
- This release brings this following changes:
- Performance improvements for people that have a large number of Facebook friends.
- Notification suppression so no more than 5 toasts will stack at any given time.
- Reconnect enhancements for when a user returns from sleep or hibernate.
- Facebook wallpaper is now optimized to show correctly when re-opening an existing Facebook conversation.
New in AIM 7.1.2.18 Beta 1 (Nov 8, 2009)
- Ability to choose which services to push your AIM status. If you configure AIM to know your facebook or twitter accounts in lifestream, you will see icons above the status input area when you click to change your status. These icons will let you toggle on and off the ability to post your status back to facebook or twitter. This way, when you are saying something you want everyone to know, you can blast it out to your facebook or twitter!
- Windows 7 improvements. If you are a Windows 7 user, you should notice that we are shipping nicer application icons that work well with the new Windows 7 taskbar. These icons will also change when you are away or idle, so you can see your state right in the taskbar. Because AIM is so awesome, you should take the time to right click and pin AIM to the taskbar for easy access. Just right click on the AIM icon while it is running and click "Pin this program to taskbar".
- Improved upgrade mechanism. One recurring theme we've heard from both beta testers and regular AIM users is that they aren't thrilled by AIM's current upgrade mechanism. People don't like having to deal with upgrades and want it to be simpler to keep the software up to date. So we're working on that. AIM 7.1 introduces a streamlined upgrade mechanism that will download new versions in the background when they are ready and install them seamlessly on next launch. We'll test out this upgrade mechanism during the beta period and really want to hear about any issues testers run into.
- A new look to notification "toasters" that appear in the lower right of your screen. Some people know them as "notifications", but in the world of AIM, we call those little windows that pop up in the lower right "toasters". They look like toast popping up, right? Anyway, we realized that they were a little tired looking, so we gave them a fresh look. We hope you like them. If you don't want these notifications, you can always go to settings->notifcations and turn them off.
- Mail notifications now have subject and sender. If you use AOL or AIM mail, you'll get new mail notifications. If you get mail when you are online, instead of getting a notifications saying something like "you have 2 messages" the notification will now will include the subject line and sender of the message. It will also click directly to that message. We hope you AIM and AOL mail users enjoy this improvement.
- Add button at top of buddy list. We've made it easier to get to the "add buddy" functionality.
New in AIM 7.0.10.18 Beta 6 (Sep 16, 2009)
- The lag that some users were seeing in IM and chat should now be fixed.
New in AIM 7.0.8.15 Beta 5 (Aug 22, 2009)
- Client became slow and starts lagging/hanging after using the client for a while
- New Buddy Icon was not displayed anywhere on local client until next sign on
- Photo status was not visible to pre 7.0 users
- Using a ~ in text status would result in photo status not be able to be uploaded
- WeeMee wallpapers were not working properly.
- Lifestream count was not accurate when signing off and back on.
- Invisible/Available icons get reversed on State menu if you are signed on at 2 locations and are toggling Invisible mode on the other location.
- Systray icon did not show that you were invisible if you signed on in that state.
- Buddy Icon no longer disappears from IM window when closing/reopening IM while in Video/Talk sessions
- Other minor issues
New in AIM 7.0.5.40 Beta 4 (Aug 22, 2009)
- AOL Radio is not yet supported (now under Menu -> AIM -> Listen to Radio)
- Intermittent crashes at signoff/exit
- IE 6 is not fully supported (we still recommend upgrading your IE version have the best experience)
- Win 2K is not fully supported
- On Vista and Windows 7 you cannot drag and drop to client in a session launched by the installer
- IM background is now gray and covering expression wallpaper
- IM text in classic mode doesn't work for users with immersive wallpaper
- With a Background Color but no Text Highlight Color, moving focus out of and back into IM compose field will make Text Highlight Color white for that message
- First IM received after minimizing all windows (with no IMs open) will continue flashing its titlebar after you put focus on it
New in AIM 7.0.5.38 Beta 3 (Aug 22, 2009)
- Client crashes when you attempt to sign back on with buddy info open from a different name from previous session
- Other various performance improvements
New in AIM 7.0.5.30 Beta 2 (Jul 8, 2009)
- The AIM team is happy to invite you to test AIM 7 Beta 2. This is a HUGE beta! A bunch of new features have landed that we think you will love. We've added things quickly, so please help us hunt for bugs and give us your feedback — what you like and what you think should be changed. Check it out, and thanks for helping us out as we build the next version of AIM!
- What's new in this version:
- Lifestream! This is big. Keep tabs on what's going on with your buddies. We've added a convenient "Lifestream" tab to the Buddy List. There is so much to check out:
- Get AIM activities like status updates.
- Got friends on other networks? Add your Facebook or Twitter services and never miss an update.
- You can add your YouTube or Delicious accounts too.
- Leave a comment, like an item. Obviously, if your friends don't have the beta they won't know about the Lifestream so if you want to try out commenting back and forth with someone make sure they have the beta too.
- See only what you want, try out the handy filtering tool at the top of your Lifestream tab.
- Share photos on your lifestream. Look for Photos section on the right of the page and start uploading.
- Test out the rest of the site, including adding services (click settings at the top of your page), filtering, and more.
- Me tab. The "Me" tab is a companion to the Lifestream that lets you know when people leave you comments or "like" your updates. We've got a lot of work to do here, so be sure to check out Known Issues.
- Colors/Themes for AIM! We're listening to your feedback and this was something a lot of beta testers wanted. We agree that one color for the buddy list is boring and we think you'll find the new themes even better than the themes we had in the past.
- Saved Away Messages. We heard the community loud and clear on this one. People like their saved away messages. They are back!
- Better Buddy Info. Buddy Info now includes lifestream.
- Improved Conversation Bubbles. You can now choose between "modern" or "classic" mode for your conversation text. We improved the modern mode greatly in this beta.
- New stuff in AIM 7 that was in Beta 1 and remains in Beta 2:
- New look and feel! We've got a redesigned user interface that we think you'll love.
- Better performance. We've been under the hood tweaking the software to make it run faster and use less of your PC's resources.
- Bigger buddy icons! What's not to love about that?
- Buddy icon cropper. Click on your icon near the top of your buddy list and you can pick a picture off of your PC and zoom in on your face for a great buddy icon.
- Big status entry area. We make it really easy to see your current status message. Also, when you change from online to away we'll put your cursor in the status message so you can tell people what you're up to.
- New advertisement size and placement. We think the new ad fits better in the buddy list and hope you agree.
New in AIM 7.0.3.16 Beta 1 (May 18, 2009)
- New look and feel! We've got a redesigned user interface that we think you'll love.
- Better performance. We've been under the hood tweaking the software to make it run faster and use less of your PC's resources.
- Bigger buddy icons! What's not to love about that?
- Buddy icon cropper. Click on your icon near the top of your buddy list and you can pick a picture off of your PC and zoom in on your face for a great buddy icon.
- Big status entry area. We make it really easy to see your current status message. Also, when you change from online to away we'll put your cursor in the status message so you can tell people what you're up to.
- New advertisement size and placement. We think the new ad fits better in the buddy list and hope you agree.
New in AIM 6.9.11.1 Beta 4 (Apr 21, 2009)
- Please be aware a new release of Beta 4 was just made available. This update to the Beta 4 release only resolves a minor issue with one particular method of upgrade notification. We encourage updating to this build as soon as possible.
New in AIM 6.9.10.16 Beta 4 (Apr 15, 2009)
- Find out whether the friends you email are already on AIM
- We've added a first launch experience that lets you search a handful of major email services for Buddies. Also access this feature under the Buddy List set up icon > Import Buddies.
- Don't forget to complete Step 1. Enter or update your email address so your friends can find you.
- A handy look up has also been added to the Add Buddy window. Search for a single email then add the sender to your Buddy List in just a few clicks. Also access this feature under the Buddy List set up icon > Search for a Buddy.
- Manage your "searchability" anytime in Edit > Settings > Privacy.
- Follow your friends' updates and let your friends follow you
- Share what you've been doing on your favorite sites with your AIM Buddies. Add services like Twitter, Flickr and Facebook, and your Buddies will be notified when you have a new item with an icon next to your Screen Name on their Buddy List. Popular feeds like Flickr and Twitter can be set up on from Edit > Buddy Info or go straight to http://buddyupdates.com.
- Additional feeds from Facebook and MySpace can be set up from your Bebo Profile Home > Edit Lifestream.
- Experience a richer Buddy Info
- Say cheese. Personalize your Buddy Info with your best pic. Start at Edit > Buddy Info and add your favorite shot.
- Check out the design changes to the status display and additional buttons to easily add a Buddy, send a profile friend request and more.
New in AIM 6.9.7.4 Beta 3 (Mar 18, 2009)
- Sleek new design: New buttons, new layout, new color, new brand! Tell us what you think of our shiny gold look and the new layout.
- Profiles, profiles, profiles: Connect with your buddies like never before. Customize your profile, get updates from other social networks, and more. Now, you'll never miss an update on AIM.
- If you had an AIM Profile, we're migrating Profiles over to Bebo; if you never set one up, it's easy. Just select Edit > My Profile to get started.
- Never miss a friend request! Get notified of new Bebo friend requests at the top of your Buddy List®.
- Get pop up notifications when Bebo friends add comments and photos. Be sure to test the preference under notifications to manage their display.
- Seamlessly add a buddy to Bebo when you add them to AIM.
- Select Add Buddy from the Buddy List Set Up icon at the top of your Buddy List.
- Add a screen name -- you have to tab out or select another field before the add as a Bebo friend will display (the fade in feature is temporary).
- Save your updates and your friend request will be auto-magically sent.
- Access your buddy's profile by hovering over them on the Buddy List. If your buddy has a profile, "View profile..." will be available.
- Don't forget to check out functionality to send friend requests and view profiles available by right mouse clicking on a buddy's screen name.
- Status messages in the IM: Check out the enhanced status/away in the IM form. We've cleaned up the noise and now display status/away messages in the IM history.
- Green is online, yellow is away, grey is offline, blue is mobile.
- You'll see similar color updates made when you change your own state from the Buddy List and on Buddy Info.
- :) Emoticons: You asked, we answered... Finally, an option to display emoticons as text instead of images. Test the preference under Edit > Settings > Expressions.
- AIM Blast: IM your friends, coworkers, or customers all at once, and all from the convenience of your Buddy List.
- Select "Create Blast Group..." under your View menu to set up a group and get started.
- To manage changes to that group, highlight the group on your Buddy List and select "Manage Blast Group..." under the same menu.
- Never miss a new Beta: Check the preference under Edit > Settings > Notifications, and you'll receive an update on your Buddy List the next time we have new Beta software to test.
- Plugins: We've added a helpful tip about the plugin feature we added with AIM 6.8.
- Look for it at the bottom of your Buddy List the second time you log in.
- It will fade in after a delay, so be patient.
- All the good stuff from AIM 6.9 Betas 1 and 2: Sign in as invisible, Ctrl + F to search your Buddy List, Search the web from the IM window. Please continue to test these features.
New in AIM 6.9.2.27 Beta 2 (Oct 21, 2008)
- Sign in as invisible: Sign into AIM without letting your buddies know. You can see your buddies online, but they won't be able to see you. As always, you can IM them at anytime to give up your secret. To become available to all your buddies, click the closed eyeball icon on your Buddy List.
- New sleek, light weight design: Let us know what you think of the new colors, new buttons and overall look and feel. We've been busy removing those menus you don't use too.
- Manage your Buddy List: We're giving you back more Buddy List real estate. Find buddies in your list is now collapsed. Reveal it when you need it by selecting the keyboard keys Ctrl + f.
- Search the Web from your IM: Chatting with your bud and want to get more info on something you're talking about? Enter your keyword or phrase into the search input field at the top of your window and AIM Search results will be at your fingertips.
- New welcome screen: We're still working out some bugs and working on updates to our new welcome screen. Continue to test this from Beta 1 and stay on top of the latest movie, music, sports and celebrity gossip.