AIM Spears Triton 1.5 Preview

A new version of the AIM Triton service, Preview Edition 1.5, became available from AOL and delivered integration with some recently released features. The latest version of AIM Phoneline will find it integrated into the AIM Triton client. Those who have been enjoying the free version of the Phoneline service can upgrade to the unlimited version, which includes e911 services and outbound calling for a monthly fee. AOL's effort at bringing a social networking site to the web, Plugins called AIM Gadgets extend the functionality of the Triton client. Included in the download are features that allow for broadcast IMs to a group of buddies, one-click dialing of phone numbers, and control of AIM from a mobile phone. Also, AIM users can try out the AIM Location plugin to show their buddies where they are on a mashup of AIM and AOL's MapQuest mapping service. AOL has enjoyed average user sessions of six hours for its network sites. Improving AIM Triton with additional features should help AOL keep those session times where they are as the company continues to deliver ads to support its audience-driven business model. Tag: Add to Del.icio.us | Digg | Yahoo! My Web | Furl Bookmark Murdok: David Utter is a staff writer for Murdok covering technology and business.