AIM® Messaging

AIM keeps you connected to the people you care about right on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Mobile AIM lets you communicate whenever you want, wherever you are, in whatever way suits you best. Connect with friends and family and keep track of status and presence updates in real time.

  • Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks*
  • Connect to anyone on the AIM network worldwide, whether they're on AOL®, AIM, ICQ®, .mac or MobileMe
  • Manage your Buddy List® feature, choose Favorites, or add a new buddy any time -- your changes are automatically synced with iChat
  • See who's available before you contact them
  • Send IMs and SMS text messages* -- even from an iPod touch
  • Take pictures with the built-in camera to use as your Buddy Icon
It's easy to get started. Just sign in using your existing AOL, AIM, .mac or MobileMe name, or register for a free screen name right from your device.



Frequently Asked Questions





System Requirements
An original iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod Touch
iPhone OS 2.0 or higher
Data connection (WiFi, EDGE, or 3G)

AIM and Truveo are available worldwide through the Apple App Store; Radio is available in the US only.

AOL Mobile Portal
There's lots more to do on AOL when using a mobile device from Apple. Just type iphone.aol.com into your Safari browser to get news, stock quotes, the latest celebrity gossip and much more.
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* iPod Touch only supports WiFi; SMS text messaging not available in all countries.






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