AOL Launches AOL MyMobile All-In-One Application for Wireless Devices

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Tue Apr 1, 2008 8:00am EDT

Also Announces Updates to AOL Mobile Search and AIM TXT Shortcode
                                Service
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
AOL today announced the availability of a beta version of AOL
MyMobile, a new application designed to give users easy access to
popular AOL services through their mobile devices. The company also
announced today enhancements to AOL Mobile Search that now enable easy
access to the service for BlackBerry device users, as well as the
extension of the AIM TXT shortcode service across all major carriers
in the U.S. These and other AOL services for mobile devices will be
demonstrated at this week's CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas.

   "As we work to expand our global audience and provide consumers
with easy access to our products no matter where they are, we've
significantly improved the performance of our core consumer mobile
products, we're introducing new, more modular products, and we're very
focused on the importance of our new open mobile initiative," said
Kevin Conroy, Executive Vice President of AOL.

   "Whether you're looking for a more feature-rich application that
you can download to your phone, an easy-to-navigate WAP experience or
quick and easy SMS-based features, AOL Mobile offers consumers greater
choice," said Steve Murphy, Senior Vice President of AOL. "The
products we're announcing today continue our drive to deliver
best-of-breed wireless services for consumers."

   AOL MyMobile Now Available

   Beginning today, Windows Mobile users in the U.S. can download AOL
MyMobile, a new interactive suite of services designed specifically
for mobile devices. AOL MyMobile provides personalized access to AOL's
most popular services including AIM, AOL Mail, AOL CityGuide,
Moviefone, MapQuest, AOL Local Search, AOL News, Weather, AOL Sports
and AOL Pictures. More than just stand-alone services, these
applications also work together, enabling users to find information
and take action without having to leave AOL MyMobile.

   AOL MyMobile's easy-to-use carousel navigation, along with
drop-down lists and intuitive menus, enables users to easily scroll
through the applications and content most important to them for access
to key mobile services. The software learns and remembers user
favorites and recent requests to enhance the experience with each use.
The application even allows users to access saved directions, search
results, restaurant details and more when they are offline or outside
their coverage area.

   Built using Action Engine's on-device portal technology, a beta
version of AOL MyMobile is available now to Windows Mobile users
across all major networks in the U.S. The application can be
downloaded by entering http://wap.aol.com/mymobile into their phone's
browser, then selecting "Get AOL MyMobile BETA." AOL MyMobile will be
available for other popular mobile operating systems in the coming
months.

   AOL Mobile Search

   AOL Mobile Search delivers comprehensive and more relevant search
results by bringing together content from across the Web and mobile
Web, as well as from Moviefone, MapQuest, AOL CityGuide and other AOL
services.

   At this week's CTIA Wireless show, AOL will preview a version of
AOL Mobile Search designed specifically for the Apple iPhone and the
phone's Safari browser. By combining AJAX technology and the iPhone's
easy to use multi-touch surface, AOL has created a user interface that
allows the richness of the Web to be delivered on a phone. A beta
version of AOL Mobile Search for the iPhone will be available at
http://search.aol.com/ beginning in mid-April.

   In addition, starting today, BlackBerry users can now easily
install a new AOL Mobile Search icon to their device's Home Screen.
The icon can be obtained by going to AOL Search on the Web
(http://search.aol.com) and typing "BlackBerry" into the search box.
The link to download the search icon will be sent to the user's
BlackBerry device via an SMS message. Clicking on the icon will
automatically launch AOL Mobile Search, making it easy and more
convenient for users to find exactly what they're looking for while
on-the-go.

   AIM TXT: Expanded Availability Across All Major Networks

   AOL's new AIM TXT service, which delivers AIM instant messaging
functionality through text messaging on a user's cell phone, is now
available to users across all major networks in the U.S. including
Alltell, AT&T Wireless, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon
Wireless. By sending a text to the "AIMAIM" shortcode (246246) and
using simple commands, users on these networks can perform key AIM
functions including logging in and logging out of AIM; sending instant
messages; updating their AIM Status Message; setting their
availability; viewing their Buddy List; and more.

   AOL at CTIA Wireless

   AOL will be demonstrating its wide array of mobile products in
booth #2857 (Hall C4/C5) at CTIA Wireless 2008, taking place in Las
Vegas from April 1 through April 3.

   About AOL

   AOL is a global Web services company that operates some of the
most popular Web destinations, offers a comprehensive suite of free
software and services, runs one of the largest Internet access
businesses in the U.S., and provides a full set of advertising
solutions. A majority-owned subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., AOL LLC
and its subsidiaries have operations in the U.S., Europe, Canada and
Asia. Learn more at AOL.com.

AOL
Jaymelina Esmele, 703-265-7831
Jaymelina.Esmele (at) corp.aol.com

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