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AOL Launches HTML5 Site Exclusively For IPad Users

By TechTaffy Desk

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AOL has launched a tablet-optimized version of AOL.com for iPad users. The new site, available by visiting aol.com from any iPad, was built using HTML5 for an app-like experience, says the company. Additional HTML5 features enable users to listen to music, watch videos and preview messages from AOL Mail all within AOL.com.

Chris Grosso (GM, AOL.com): AOL.com is America’s Homepage, so it is no surprise that we’re seeing triple digit growth in our iPad audience..

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