Multiple news outlets reported yesterday that AOL planned to kill off its AIM messaging platform — *raises hand*. AOL today has responded with a strongly-worded, albeit off-the-record, “Nuh-uh, not us.”
My love affair with Lifehacker’s Sunday lists continues today as I bring you word of the five best Instant Messenger clients currently available for your pinging pleasure. And I agree with them: I really don’t know how I grew up in the 90s without this invaluable tool. Sheer willpower, I suppose. [Lifehacker]
There are two versions of the AIM app in the App Store right now. The free one, with ads, and the $US2.99 one, with no ads. They both have push notifications.
