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I was a huge fan of the AIM Mobile software and attempted to use its previous beta. Aside from the glaring login errors, once I was in the interface was smooth and intuitive. The idea of multiple tabs or sections within one basic instant messaging program translated well to the mobile handset, and now AOL has expanded the idea of instant messaging into other useful services:

• Get AIM activities like status updates.
• Got friends on other networks? Add your Facebook or Twitter services and never miss an update. Start syncing to your accounts by going to lifestream.aim.com and update your settings.
• 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.
• Read comments made by your friends. Obviously, if your friends don’t have the beta, they won’t know about the Lifestream. Comments can be made on the desktop AIM beta client or at lifestream.aim.com.

Facebook and Twitter users are the demographic that everyone wants to hit these days, and AOL is no exception. A simple tab for feeds of my tweets, Delicious links, and Facebook updates in additional to instant messaging and a “Me” tab? I’m sold. Of course, read more about a few other upgrades at the link below.

Source: AIM Beta for Windows Mobile

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Marilyn Torres is a contributing blogger for Mobility Site. She also blogs about movies, books, comics, and recipes at her personal blog, marit.vox.com. Marilyn has a Bachelor of Arts in English and currently lives with her other half, Cavalier-Poodle, and tabby cat in Central Florida.