Would You Pay For AIM On The iPhone? AOL Hopes So

When AOL's AIM (Instant Messenger) client was released for the iPhone, it was hailed as one of the missing links to making the iPhone complete. Personally, I could take or leave AIM. It turns out AOL added, with not nearly as much fanfare, a $2.99 version of AIM for the iPhone. It doesn't have any functionality difference from the free app; it simply removes ads from the app.

Whether its a good thing or not, it up to you decide. Is there any other platform that has a pay version of AIM? Is it better or worse that there's no functional difference between the two versions?

AOL Radio for iPhone Video Review

Following up on Jamie's thoughts on AOL Radio, here's our video walk through/review of the app:

Apple and Klausner Technologies Settle Visual Voicemail Dispute

Ahhh, another lawsuit has come and gone for Apple regarding patent violations.  In December of this past year, Klausner Technology accused Apple of appropriating Klausner’s patent for visual voicemail and joined eBay and AT&T in the suit.  The technology references the visual voicemail feature used in Apple’s iPhone.

Apple, eBay and AT&T settled the suit agreeing to license the visual voicemail technology under a non-exclusive deal.  The financial negotiations of settlement were not disclosed.

        Klausner has already licensed the coveted technology to Time Warner’s AOL for AOL voicemail services as well as Vonage for their Voicemail Plus services.  Comcast and Cablevision Systems Corp. are rumored to be in negotiations with the visual voicemail giants.  Comcast is looking to use the technology to send a visual alert your computer or cell phone when you have a new voicemail.  It seems there are never-ending possibilities to being connected.

this article based on information found at www.newsfactor.com

TDL Live This week: (5/19) Apple News Roundup

Here's your weekly look at Apple news and rumors for the week: