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AOL Mobile
NameAOL Mobile
OwnerAmerica Online
Founded2005
Defunct2010

AOL Mobile was a mobile service provided by America Online, a subsidiary of Time Warner, in partnership with Medio Systems and Ericsson. The service allowed users to access AOL content, including AOL Mail, AOL Instant Messenger, and AOL News, on their mobile devices, such as BlackBerry and Windows Mobile phones. This was made possible through agreements with Verizon Wireless, Sprint Corporation, and T-Mobile US. The service was also compatible with Nokia and Motorola phones.

Introduction

AOL Mobile was designed to provide users with a seamless mobile experience, allowing them to stay connected to their AOL accounts and access various services on-the-go. The service was launched in 2005, with the goal of expanding America Online's reach beyond the traditional desktop computer, and into the growing mobile market, which included companies like Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo!. This move was seen as a strategic partnership with IBM, Cisco Systems, and Oracle Corporation, to provide a comprehensive mobile solution. The introduction of AOL Mobile marked a significant shift in the company's focus towards mobile technology, and paved the way for future innovations, such as those developed by Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics, and HTC Corporation.

History

The history of AOL Mobile dates back to 2005, when America Online announced its plans to launch a mobile service, in collaboration with Medio Systems and Ericsson. The service was initially available on a limited number of devices, including BlackBerry and Windows Mobile phones, but later expanded to include Nokia and Motorola phones, as well as devices from LG Electronics and Sony Ericsson. During this time, AOL also partnered with Verizon Wireless, Sprint Corporation, and T-Mobile US, to provide users with access to their mobile networks, and to companies like AT&T and Deutsche Telekom. The service gained popularity, with users able to access AOL Mail, AOL Instant Messenger, and AOL News, on their mobile devices, using technologies developed by Intel Corporation, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA.

Features

AOL Mobile offered a range of features, including access to AOL Mail, AOL Instant Messenger, and AOL News, as well as other AOL services, such as AOL Search and AOL Maps, which were developed in partnership with Google Maps and MapQuest. The service also allowed users to customize their home screen, with widgets and shortcuts to their favorite AOL services, using technologies from Adobe Systems and Microsoft. Additionally, users could access AOL Radio and AOL Music, which featured content from Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment. The service was also integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, allowing users to share content and connect with their social networks, using APIs from Amazon Web Services and Salesforce.com.

Devices

AOL Mobile was compatible with a range of devices, including BlackBerry and Windows Mobile phones, as well as Nokia and Motorola phones, and devices from LG Electronics and Sony Ericsson. The service was also available on Android devices, such as those from HTC Corporation and Samsung Electronics, and iOS devices, such as the iPhone from Apple Inc.. Users could access AOL Mobile on their devices using a mobile browser, such as Internet Explorer Mobile or Safari, or by downloading the AOL Mobile app, which was developed using Java ME and Qt (framework).

Services

AOL Mobile provided users with access to a range of services, including AOL Mail, AOL Instant Messenger, and AOL News, as well as other AOL services, such as AOL Search and AOL Maps. The service also offered AOL Radio and AOL Music, which featured content from Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment. Additionally, users could access AOL Video, which featured content from Hulu, YouTube, and Vimeo, and was developed in partnership with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The service was also integrated with Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace, allowing users to share content and connect with their social networks, using APIs from LinkedIn and Flickr.

Discontinuation

AOL Mobile was discontinued in 2010, as America Online shifted its focus towards other mobile initiatives, such as the development of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, in partnership with Electronic Arts and Gameloft. The discontinuation of AOL Mobile marked the end of an era for the company, which had once been a pioneer in the mobile space, with partners like Vodafone and Orange S.A.. However, the legacy of AOL Mobile lives on, with many of its features and services still available through other AOL mobile apps, such as AOL Mail and AOL News, which are developed using technologies from Apache Software Foundation and Eclipse Foundation. The discontinuation of AOL Mobile also paved the way for new mobile initiatives from AOL, such as the development of mobile apps for Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10, in partnership with Microsoft and Research in Motion.

Category:Defunct mobile networks