AIM® 2.0

AIM keeps you connected to the people you care about right on your iPhone or iPod Touch -- whenever you want, wherever you are.

  • Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks*
  • Connect to anyone on AOL®, AIM, ICQ®, .mac or MobileMe
  • Manage your Buddy List® feature, choose Favorites, or add a new buddy any time
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

AIM® 2.0 (Free Edition)

AIM keeps you connected to the people you care about right on your iPhone or iPod Touch -- whenever you want, wherever you are.

  • Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks*
  • Connect to anyone on AOL®, AIM, ICQ®, .mac or MobileMe
  • Manage your Buddy List® feature, choose Favorites, or add a new buddy any time
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

touchTXT 1.0

This free application allows users to send and receive (free) messages to any SMS-capable phone. You can even send instant messages to anyone on the AIM® Network. The magic of touchTXT is based on AOL's AIM-to-SMS gateways, available to most mobile phone subscribers in North America.

  • Send and receive SMS messages over WiFi (iPod touch is WiFi only)*
  • Manage your SMS contacts and AIM Buddies, choose Favorites or add a new contact
  • See the last message from your friend, directly on the contact list
  • Stay logged in for up to 24 hours (even when touchTXT is not running)

Frequently Asked Questions

ICQ 1.0

ICQ® for iPhone lets you stay in touch with all of your Buddies on both the ICQ and AIM® networks, supporting ICQ sounds and emoticons while allowing you to communicate with friends on mobile phones via SMS (not available in all countries).

  • Send and receive messages over WiFi, EDGE, or 3G networks*
  • Add "Friendly Names" for your Buddies, choose Favorites or add a new buddy
  • Hold multiple IM conversations and "swipe" to view other conversations
  • Connect to anyone on AOL®, AIM, .Mac® or MobileMe
  • Take pictures with the built-in camera to use as your Buddy Icon

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.

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* iPod Touch only supports WiFi; SMS text messaging not available in all countries.






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