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AOL Announces New Open Mobile Software Platform

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:32:09 +0000

February 11, 2008 -- AOL today announced the AOL Open Mobile Platform, which it plans to make available to developers this summer. The new open platform will help stimulate innovation by providing developers with ready access to the tools and source code they need to build and distribute applications across all major mobile device platforms and operating systems including BREW, Java, Linux, RIM, Symbian, and Windows Mobile. As a result, developers will be able to create applications for a wide variety of mobile devices.

The AOL Open Mobile Platform is based on proven technology acquired by AOL that has been deployed across more than 150 different handsets on carrier networks in the U.S. The platform will consist of three components: an XML-based, next-generation markup language; an ultra-lightweight mobile device client; and an application server. A dynamic presentation layer will allow for rapid deployment of new features and easy optimization for a wide variety of mobile devices, allowing developers to build and update applications once, and then distribute them across all supported devices and platforms. » read more »

AOL Debuts Extensive Array of New Mobile Services at CTIA Show

admin — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:19:28 +0000

October 23, 2007 -- AOL today launched a collection of mobile services designed to create rich mobile experiences that take customization, ease-of-use and experience-sharing to a new level. These products leverage many of AOL's strongest assets including AIM, AOL Mail, AOL Search, MapQuest, AOL CityGuide, Moviefone and Winamp.

Starting today, mobile users will have access to a redesigned and highly customizable AOL.com WAP portal for mobile phones offering new mobile versions of AOL® Search and AOL® Mail, best-in-class services, such as MapQuest® and Moviefone®, and vastly expanded content in the areas of shopping, music, news and entertainment. In addition, those attending the CTIA show will be able to view an early version of AOL® MyMobile, new downloadable software which features an easy-to-use interface that can be specifically tailored to users' needs.

Further, AOL is expanding AIM functionality for mobile devices with a new text message-based AIM® short code service and an exciting new GPS-enabled widget called AIM® Buddy Finder. New enhancements to Winamp Remote offer more ways for users to enjoy and share their media and playlists on their cell phones. » read more »

MATERNA Implements Innovative MMS-Services for Belgian Network Operator Mobistar

admin — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:54:46 +0000

Dortmund/Brussels, August 1st 2007 (By: Antje Krämer) -- The telecommunication specialist MATERNA Information & Communications, located in Dortmund, Germany, has successfully implemented two new MMS-Services for the Belgian network operator Mobistar. For the more than 3 million Mobistar customers, the sending of MMS has become even more attractive now, thanks to the MMS Composer and MMS2Email applications. » read more »

AOL's AIM Users Get First Wi-Fi-Based Location Finder Plugin Powered By Skyhook Wireless

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:19:46 +0000

Wi-Fi Positioning System Enables AIM Users to Pinpoint and Share Their Location with Buddies

Skyhook Wireless said it is powering the next-generation location-based plugin for users of AOL's AIM service, the largest instant messaging community in the U.S. The Wi-Fi-based AIM Location plugin allows desktop AIM users to set and share their current or future location with AIM buddies using Skyhook's Wi-Fi Positioning System™ (WPS). » read more »