AOL today announced that it has released the first public beta of the new AOL Desktop for Mac. The new Mac application will be Leopard-ready, load within seconds, and offer users a fully-integrated and customizable experience, including tabbed browsing, AIM integration, planned support for multiple email accounts, and enhanced toolbar functionality, says the company. In addition to making the first beta version of AOL Desktop for Mac available today, the company has also launched the new Mac@AOL blog to provide an open forum to discuss, debate and ask questions about AOL software designed specifically for the Mac.