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AIM Changelog

What's new in AIM 8.0.9.3 Build 509

Feb 26, 2016
  • Critical security enhancement included in this update.

New in AIM 8.0.5.2 Build 505 (Nov 11, 2013)

  • This update resolves a security issue, a crash on exit for some users, a copy and paste bug, and includes general stability and performance enhancements.

New in AIM 8.0.0.6 Build 500 (Apr 19, 2013)

  • Message notification enhancements, including an option to disable dock bouncing
  • Improved performance and reliability
  • Addressed crashes and bug fixes

New in AIM Preview 0.9.9.8 (Nov 17, 2011)

  • View photos, videos, and tweets without leaving the conversation — they'll automatically appear right in AIM.
  • Chat with friends or collaborate with coworkers, AIM gives you a simple, fun way to talk and share with groups of people that matter to you most.
  • No matter where you are, AIM now stores and syncs your message history so you won't miss a thing.

New in AIM 2.2.429 (Dec 16, 2010)

  • Chat with Facebook and Google friends from AIM
  • Receive all your social updates in one streamlined Lifestream tab
  • Enjoy an improved chatting experience

New in AIM 2.2.426 Beta 2 (Dec 7, 2010)

  • Includes several fixes for issues that you reported and those we had known about, as well as a few tweaks to general operation.

New in AIM 2.2.421 Beta (Nov 20, 2010)

  • Google Talk/Gmail chat integration: AIM for Mac 2.2 lets you use your Google account in AIM to chat with Gmail/Google Talk users right from AIM
  • One less tab: We removed the "Me" tab and moved notifications to the "Lifestream" tab

New in AIM 2.1.299 Beta (Jul 22, 2010)

  • All users may now edit and change their buddy icon
  • Fixed an intermittent issue that prevented some users from expanding and collapsing their Buddy List groups
  • Increased speed typing your username on the Sign In screen
  • Your status will no longer be reposted when you reconnect after waking from Sleep
  • IM logging is now a user-based preference instead of a global preference
  • Passwords can now contain the slash character
  • New option under Sign in: when you uncheck "Remember me", you now have the option to "Also remove IM logs"

New in AIM 2.1.293 Beta 7 (Jun 4, 2010)

  • Addressed reported issues in addition to cleaning up the overall experience.

New in AIM 2.1.290 Beta 6 (May 26, 2010)

  • A new item under the “People” menu gives you the ability to change your Profile Info.
  • Increased size of Buddy Icons in multiple places to enhance visual appeal.

New in AIM 2.1.282 Beta 5 (May 3, 2010)

  • Beta 5 (version 2.1.282) has quite a few fixes, including the reported issue about outgoing fonts not working! Take a moment to check out what's new for a full list of updates!

New in AIM 2.1.278 Beta 4b (Apr 22, 2010)

  • Refreshed the beta 4 with a minor update to deliver a fix to the mailbox icon for AIM users.

New in AIM 2.1.277 Beta 4 (Apr 20, 2010)

  • For new AIM users, easily get started and enjoy the benefits of IM'ing by logging into AIM with your Facebook ID. For current AIM users, continue to login to AIM and easily chat with your Facebook Friends by adding them to your Buddy List.
  • Make it easier for friends to find you in the Buddy List by adding your first and last name to AIM. As you add more buddies this allows you and your buddies to easily find each other in the list. You can easily toggle between the two settings under Menu -> View -> Full Name.

New in AIM 2.1.266 Beta 3 (Feb 11, 2010)

  • This is a beta of epic proportions! AIM has teamed up with Facebook, and now you can chat with your Facebook friends - right from AIM!
  • After you sign into AIM, click the "Facebook Connect" button at the top of your buddy list to set up Facebook chat. When you are done your Facebook friends will be added to your buddy list. You can now chat with your friends who are using the Facebook site!

New in AIM 2.1.251 Beta 2 (Dec 3, 2009)

  • New Features & Changes:
  • Added the Sign In as Invisible option to the Sign In window.
  • Added "Status Sync" buttons in the status text field for Lifestream services so you can choose where you want your status to be broadcasted.
  • Added the Command+Return key equivalent to the Send button on the IM conversation window.
  • Added the Extras tab to the AIM preferences window. It includes settings for iTunes status and Diagnostics.
  • Made some new changes to the Buddy Flyout for a better user interface. Also added Lifestream integration.
  • Improved VoiceOver accessibility for the Welcome Screen.
  • Various user interface improvements.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Fixed some Buddy List Font Scale issues.
  • Fixed multiple issues regarding Status Photos including one where images dragged from a browser could not be uploaded.
  • Fixed issues regarding hyperlinks launching the default mail reader instead of the default browser.
  • Fixed a couple of issues with iTunes track info in Status Messages.
  • Fixed issues where user preferences weren't being loaded correctly after switching Screen Names.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

New in AIM 2.1.243 Beta (Oct 14, 2009)

  • New Features & Changes in this Beta:
  • Added "Email..." to the Buddy List contextual menu and "Gear" menu to allow for easy webmail message composition.
  • Added Apple Menu Item under People > Send Email...
  • Added Edit > Paste and Match Style to the Menu Items.
  • Single-sign on for AIM to AOL Webmail.
  • Camera icon has been added to the Buddy status on Buddy List if a photo has been published in Buddy status.
  • Improved accessibility (VoiceOver) feature for Group Row Theme button (will now read button description).
  • Various user interface improvements.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Fixed issue where user is logged off and results in AIM rate limiting.
  • Accessibility: Fixed various labeling bugs that resulted in ambiguous or empty text when using VoiceOver.
  • Fixed issues with Away Message reporting to users on your Buddy List.
  • Fixed issues that prevented opening AOL webmail.
  • Fixed IM conversation window scrolling that made long conversations hard to read.
  • Added Font Scale to IM conversation preference (under IM Preference pane).
  • View Buddy Feed has been changed to View Lifestream.
  • Various bug fixes and improvements.

New in AIM 2.0 Beta 4 (Aug 25, 2009)

  • New or Changed:
  • Enabled the dragging of text clippings, images, and links from the IM conversation history view.
  • We are no longer going to close a sheet when a new IM conversation is started. Also, we will no longer change the tab selection when a sheet is displayed.
  • Updated Buddy Icon sizing to accommodate additional sizes.
  • Users can now open a window to display Buddy Lists I'm On.
  • Added VoiceOver compatible text for IM window button bar.
  • Improved support for languages (Japanese and other languages).
  • General bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Fixed:
  • Users can use the auto-update engine if the Beta has been blocked for a mandatory upgrade.
  • Fixed Growl button in preferences not working in certain version of Growl.
  • Fixed an issue if the user resized the IM window to minimum size, the knock-knock window will be displayed.
  • Fixed various memory leak issues that may lead to application crash.
  • Fixed an issue if a Buddy Icon is not returned from the AIM network, which caused an issue with the Buddy Flyout.
  • Fixed an issue that will always use the default location for application preferences.
  • Pressing ESC from the keyboard will Cancel the sign-in process.
  • Fixed an issue when the assigned Buddy Icon to a new AIM screen name is only 12 x 12 pixels.
  • Fixed an issue when the Away Message was sent when the user was available.
  • Fixed an issue where different font/size defaults were not uniform across all text input fields.
  • Fixed an issue when your status was updated to say "Check out my photo!" even if the user cancels the upload.

New in AIM 2.0 Beta 3 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • New Features:
  • Find out who calls you a buddy. But you'll need to open your Buddy List up too. "Buddy Lists I'm on" is now available on the Me tab, just click the number to see details. For your privacy, this feature is set to private ("Just Me") by default but will be available for you to manage in the next AIM for Mac beta (this feature is not yet available on iPhone). See privacy tab in AIM for Mac 2.0 preferences. For more information, please visit http://lifestream.aim.com.
  • General bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Fixed an issue where your status remains "away" even after signing out and then signing back in.
  • Fixed a crash with Buddy List Builder window.
  • Fixed Buddy status message display in the Buddy Flyout.
  • Improved menu usability to be in synch with the context of the user action.

New in AIM 2.0 Beta 2 (Jul 30, 2009)

  • Redesigned the Buddy List to make adding photos or status to your Lifestream easier than ever. You can click the Add Photo button (roll over the status field) and post your photo to your Lifestream. (new)
  • Buddy Status field has been expanded to 3 rows to allow you to give your Buddies the full scoop on what's going on.(new)
  • Buddy List Builder has been added to AIM for Mac 2.0 to help new users find and add Buddies (even from Address Books on other services).(new)
  • Improved connectivity for some AIM users who had issues logging in.
  • Allow user to select their mode transition from to Cube, Flip, Slide or no transition.
  • Added new menu items to support the new Lifestream features (add Photo to status, add status message, etc.)
  • Users can delete status images by clicking the close button when hovering over the Lifestream status.
  • Lifestream settings link is now available in the application preferences.
  • Hyperlinks are now active in the Buddy flyout.

New in AIM 2.0 Beta 2 (Jul 30, 2009)

  • New Features:
  • We've redesigned the Buddy List to make adding photos or status to your Lifestream easier than ever. You can click the Add Photo button (roll over the status field) and post your photo to your Lifestream.
  • Buddy Status field has been expanded to 3 rows to allow you to give your Buddies the full scoop on what's going on.
  • Buddy List Builder has been added to AIM for Mac 2.0 to help new users find and add Buddies (even from Address Books on other services).
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Improved connectivity for some AIM users who had issues logging in.
  • Allow user to select their mode transition from to Cube, Flip, Slide or no transition.
  • Added new menu items to support the new Lifestream features (add Photo to status, add status message, etc.)
  • Users can delete status images by clicking the close button when hovering over the Lifestream status.
  • Lifestream settings link is now available in the application preferences.
  • Hyperlinks are now active in the Buddy flyout.

New in AIM 2.0 Beta 1 (Jul 6, 2009)

  • Improved AIM registration flow web site that is included on the AIM for Mac sign-in window.
  • Added animation to the Edit Buddy Icon label.
  • Fixed various bugs and improved performance.

New in AIM 1.5 Beta 4 (May 14, 2009)

  • Bugs Fixed:
  • Fixed group renaming issue. You can now rename AIM Blast groups (http://blast.aim.com/).
  • Fixed error message when encountering an issue during file transfer.
  • Fixed occasional crash when inviting users to Buddy Chat.
  • Fixed bug when displaying Buddy Icon image in AIM conversation logs.
  • Various bug fixes and optimizations.
  • Other Changes:
  • Updated Welcome Window.
  • Improved the Edit Buddy window user experience.
  • The screen name, password, save in Keychain, and auto sign in fields are disabled during sign in.
  • Inline group name editing was enabled.

New in AIM 1.5 Beta 3 (May 5, 2009)

  • Bugs Fixed:
  • Fixed various connection issues.
  • Fixed various crashing issues reported by our Tiger users.
  • The Offline Buddy group is now sorted alphabetically.
  • Reduced and optimized overall application size by 30%.
  • Other Changes:
  • AIM for Mac now supports Growl notifications (built-in translucent notification window will be available if Growl is not installed)
  • When your buddies have a new update from Twitter, Flickr, or AIM, we display an icon (favicon) next to their screen name on the Buddy List.
  • Changed the name (title) of the Buddy List window to AIM.
  • AIM for Mac Welcome Window will now launch at startup to promote new features and services (Welcome window can be disabled via checkbox).

New in AIM 1.5 Beta 2 (Apr 15, 2009)

  • New Feature: Custom Buddy Icons - You can now use your built-in iSight camera to create a new Buddy Icon or select a graphic file from your Mac. Clicking the Buddy Icon at the top of the Buddy List or selecting Edit > Buddy Icon... from the menu items will launch the Buddy Icon editor.
  • Buddy Icon Editor - The Buddy Icon editor will allow you to reshoot your Buddy Icon photo, resize the photo or select an existing image on your Mac. Once you have your image selected, you will be able to apply a special image effect (ASCII art, pixellate, Pop Art, etc.) for a uniquely customized Buddy Icon.
  • You can even view your Recent Pictures to select a Buddy Icon you previously created. Your new Buddy Icon will now be set on the AIM servers so it will show up even if you log in on a different Mac (or AIM for iPhone) with that Screen Name.

New in AIM 1.5 Beta 1 (Mar 16, 2009)

  • Features:
  • AIM conversation logging: The logging is disabled by default and can be enabled in the AIM > Preferences > IM tab > IM Logging section.
  • Added new feature for Group Row Themes: A new color wheel button was added to the top of the Buddy List window to access this feature. There are 12 built in themes for the user to choose.
  • Enhancements:
  • AIM-to-SMS: Add and Edit Buddy window now supports adding Mobile number.
  • AIM Edit menu: Added Quick Away Message and Quick Status Message menu items.
  • Folder Preferences: Added the full folder path to the tooltip of the IM Preferences Download Folder and Logging Folder pop-up buttons.
  • Groups: In response to user feedback, added a Group row context menu item to "Collapse All Groups".
  • Feedback/Connection: To improve feedback for AIM connection issues, a new link has been added to the bottom of the Sign In window to allow users to report issues to the AOL Mac Team.
  • Buddy List: If group name is very long tooltip should appear for the group along with the count.
  • Other Key Features and Benefits:
  • True AIM Experience - AIM Buddy Sounds, wallpaper, animated Buddy Icons.
  • The Real AIM - not just an AIM-compatible IM client.
  • Modern Mac user interface - Leopard-Ready and supports Tiger (Mac OS X 10.4.8 or higher).
  • Fast, reliable file transfer with other users on the AIM network.
  • Supports Apple .Mac or MobileMe Accounts - Just log in.
  • Mac OS X Tiger Users - you too can use tabbed IMs.
  • Easy access to AIM or AOL webmail - Quickly view unread mail count and one-click access to your mailbox.
  • Built from the ground up - Built for Mac, by Mac Users.

New in AIM 1.1 Beta 1 (Jan 31, 2009)

  • ICQ accounts cannot sign in
  • Added Notes field to the Edit Buddy window
  • Signing in issue after installing application
  • IMs from iPhone AIM are displayed with a very large font size
  • Invisibility goes away when switching "screens"
  • Overlapping buddy list rows
  • Enhancements to Buddy List search

New in AIM 1.0 Beta 6 Build 44 (Dec 9, 2008)

  • Fixed various contextual issues when user has multiple IM sessions grouped in one conversation window.
  • Fixed auto-complete of IM Blasts on compose IM form.
  • Fixed switching screen name issue when password is saved in Mac OS X Keychain.
  • Fixed various accessibility issues with VoiceOver when announcing interface elements.
  • Fixed issue when updating AIM blocked user list.
  • Fixed Buddy Chat window hang if Buddy rejects the chat invitation by closing Chat window.
  • If the Buddy Info window is open, changing to other screen names on the Buddy List will update the Buddy Info window accordingly.
  • Fixed issue when some phone numbers were not properly formatted for IM to SMS messaging.
  • Fixed issue where AIM away message title was not editable.

New in AIM 1.0 Beta 5 Build 39 (Nov 26, 2008)

  • Improved VoiceOver accessibility with respect to navigation, button labels and user experience
  • Added the ability to report IM abuse to AOL if a user gets an IM, they will have the ability to send a report to AOL and block sender
  • Updated AIM Start Page to point to AIM Dashboard
  • Fixed issue when users with multiple monitors losing the display of their Buddy List
  • CMD + F will now open the Buddy List Search box
  • General stability and performance optimizations

New in AIM 1.0 Beta 4 Build 36 (Nov 14, 2008)

  • Added Connection Tab to AIM for Mac Preferences to allow users to specify AIM Server and port when behind firewalls
  • Fixed Quick Away toggle icon when Quick Away message is set
  • Updated Installer to enforce minimum system requirements for Mac OS X (10.5.2 or higher)
  • Fixed issue with My Buddy Info window when user is offline
  • Updated default AIM Server and port to kdc.uas.aol.com on port 443
  • Fixed issue with font selection for IM conversations (when setting new default font)
  • Updated default emoticon set to a smoother and more modern emoticons

New in AIM 1.0 Beta 3 Build 33 (Oct 29, 2008)

  • Redesigned Buddy List header area and added Quick Status and Away toggle
  • Will not set the default aim: URL handler automatically
  • Fixed issue when user clicks an aim: URL outside of AIM for Mac or AOL Desktop for Mac
  • Find Buddy search box is now toggled using the magnifying glass icon
  • Will now auto-format phone numbers so users can send IMs to SMS text message capable phones
  • Fixed issue for Tiger users to correctly display status messages on the Buddy List
  • Preference window will now remember size/screen position
  • Fixed auto-accept file transfer preferences when user closes and reopens application
  • Fixed hyperlink issue when user receives a URL from a Buddy
  • When initiating an IM session by clicking the Send Instant Message button on bottom toolbar, users will now see the status of the Buddy
  • Fixed issue when clicking a hyperlink with an '@' symbol
  • Added support to edit Friendly Names on the Buddy List
  • AIM for Mac will now support file transfers from unknown senders
  • Fixed a crash bug when editing a Buddy in a 'Smart Group' (AIM host predefined group)
  • Fixed issue when user receives an IM from a Buddy that has a white font with a black background
  • Fixed a crash bug for Leopard users when changing view options on Offline Buddies while Buddy List is minimized
  • Fixed issue when user logs in with screen name that contains an underscore '_'
  • Fixed issue when transparent font background is missing from IM default font settings
  • Disabled changing group of an offline Buddy

New in AIM 1.0 Beta 2 Build 25 (Oct 15, 2008)

  • Webmail button will now display unread mail count
  • Users can now send and receive files when away or to buddies that are away
  • Buddy Wallpaper should appear in IM window if the Offline Buddy signs in.
  • Overall improvements to user interface of Buddy List
  • Able to invoke Multiple "Chat Invitation" window
  • File Transfer status always shows connecting if the option "Auto-accept file transfer from buddies on my buddy list" is checked.
  • AIM for Mac will not set the AIM handler upon application launch
  • Added support to viewing Friendly Names in AIM
  • Added a new contextual menu item "Clear History" to the IM Conversation History area
  • Added the Edit Buddy feature to change the nickname, email address, and group for a buddy
  • Fixed issue when managing screen name
  • Fixed crash when searching the Buddy List
  • Fixed other various issues including some accessibility issues
  • Fixed a bug where the "ACCEPT" button appears on the IM conversation screen when another application gains focus