Aol Instant Messenger Is Shutting Down After 20 Years

The pioneering chat app that taught us to text is pulling the plug. On December 15th, AOL Instant Messenger will shut down after running since 1997. AIM dominated online chat in North America at the turn of the century. But with SMS and social apps like Facebook and WhatsApp having conquered chat, AOL is giving up the fight with no planned replacement.

Topics:  december   aol instant messenger   aim   north america   sms   facebook   whatsapp   read more   aol   chat   

 

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