View this article at: http://dev.macnn.com/articles/08/07/11/aol.free.iphone.apps Friday, Jul 11, 2008 11:55am AOL brings AIM, Truveo and ... AOL says it has posted free downloads of its instant-messaging, AOL Radio and Truveo video-search applications at the iTunes AppStore. The company says each of the programs were rewritten using the iPhone SDK, and provide features "unique to the iPhone." AIM brings instant messaging over Wi-Fi, Edge or 3G networks with and supports the Multi-Touch interface. Users can tap the screen to start a message, or swipe a finger to switch between conversations. Photos taken by the iPhone camera can be used to dress up buddy lists. The video search engine Truveo provides access fo "millions of online videos," including shows from CNN, NBC, PBS, Comedy Central, Discovery and more. Initially, Truveo is being released in the U-S, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK -- with other countries to follow. Another staple for AOL users is its Radio service. AOL Radio for iPhone plays more than 350 stations across the world, including 150 local CBS affiliates. The application uses the iPhone's Core Location framework to detect a user's location and automatically locate the nearest CBS station. All three applications are free and available now at the AppStore.