iChat
Messaging application for Mac OS X / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
iChat (previously iChat AV) is a discontinued instant messaging software application developed by Apple Inc. for use on its Mac OS X operating system. It supported instant text messaging over XMPP/Jingle or OSCAR (AIM) protocol, audio and video calling, and screen-sharing capabilities. It also allowed for local network discussion with users discovered through Bonjour protocols.
Quick Facts Developer(s), Operating system ...
![]() | |
Developer(s) | Apple Inc. AOL (partial) |
---|---|
Operating system | macOS |
Successor | Messages FaceTime |
Type | Instant messaging |
License | Proprietary |
Close
In OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, iChat was replaced by Messages for chat and FaceTime for video calling.