Now it's time to look at another internet service that has become essential in our life online - Instant Messaging. Again, let's take a short trip down memory lane as we look back at the popular instant messaging services of the past. AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Let's start with AIM or AOL Instant Messenger. It was released in May 1997 for Windows and is one of the most widely-used instant messaging services at the time before social networks like MySpace, Friendster, Facebook, and Twitter gained popularity. MSN/Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger was a cross-platform instant messaging client developed by Microsoft. Messenger Perhaps the most popular instant messaging service in the world, especially in the Philippines, is Yahoo! Aside from instant messaging, the service also offered VoIP, file transfers, webcam hosting, a text messaging service, and chat rooms in various categories. Chikka Text Messenger Chikka Text Messenger was released by Chikka Philippines, Inc., in 2000 and is an Internet-based instant messaging application that supports free SMS or text messaging between online users and offline mobile subscribers of Globe, Smart, and Sun. Read more in our articles including "Instant Messaging Services of the Past" and "Chat Apps We Never Got to Use".
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May 16, 2026Now it's time to look at another internet service that has become essential in our life online - Instant Messaging. Again, let's take a short trip down memory lane as we look back at the popular instant messaging services of the past.
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Let's start with AIM or AOL Instant Messenger. It was released in May 1997 for Windows and is one of the most widely-used instant messaging services at the time before social networks like MySpace, Friendster, Facebook, and Twitter gained popularity. MSN/Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger was a cross-platform instant messaging client developed by Microsoft.
Our coverage of instant messengers includes: "Instant Messaging Services of the Past"; "Chat Apps We Never Got to Use"; "Infinix HOT 70: Coming in HOT Under P8,000!". Each article provides unique insights and information.