Parallels Access 3.1 Brings 3D Touch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro Support

[MacRumors]

Parallels, the company behind the popular virtualization software of the same name, has updated its iOS app Parallels Access, which allows iPad and iPhone owners to remotely access their Mac or Windows apps on their mobile device.

The app allows users to interact with their desktop apps in the same way they would interact with their iPad apps, with the full range of iPad gestures available for compatible apps. Parallels Access translates what would usually be mouse clicks and movements into iPad-friendly alternatives.

The 3.1 update means the app now officially supports the virtual keyboard and full screen resolution of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, so users can view an undistorted image of a 27-inch (non-Retina) iMac screen on the larger tablet using "Same as Computer" mode, which accompanies the existing "More space" and "Best for iPad" viewing modes.

Other new features include support for 3D Touch on iPhone 6s and 6 Plus handsets, support for Apple Pencil and other stylus devices, folders on the App Launcher, support for cursor movement using the on-screen keyboard as a trackpad in iOS 9, and support for Windows 10 Tablet Mode. Parallels Access still doesn't support Split View on iPads however, since it would require changing the screen resolution of the remote computer.

The app is $19.99 a year, or monthly for $2.99 to get unlimited use of Parallels Access for up to 5 computers. Parallels also offers a free 14-day trial that allows users to test the app before purchasing.

Parallels Access is available for iPad and iPhone on the App Store [Direct Link]

Article Link: Parallels Access 3.1 Brings 3D Touch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro Support

 

[2457248]

is it possible to log-in to a VM which itself runs on a remote computer?

i know, it sounds loopy, the idea i had is about a company running a huge server with several VM running, each client can then remotely log to their VM using an ipad. no need for several laptops, sounds complicated, and i'm not sure where would be the advantage, but it sounds cool
(or better yet, the company rents a certain number of VMs and doesn't need to care about HW maintenance, performance, backups, etc..)
oh, i just invented cloud computing!

 

[ike1707]

Shenanigans! That iPad was running iOS 6 or earlier, and I'm curious as to why. Is it.. an old commercial? Do they just not have money for new commercials?

 

[DTphonehome]

Aren't there several free remote access apps? Why would one pay for this over using those? Genuinely curious because I'm looking to create a remote access setup for my 12.9" iPad Pro.

 

[Zedcars]

Watching that ad made me remember just how aesthetically pleasing and superior (to me) the GUI was pre-iOS7. I miss you iOS6

 

[advancewarsbest]

Aren't there several free remote access apps? Why would one pay for this over using those? Genuinely curious because I'm looking to create a remote access setup for my 12.9" iPad Pro.

I remember I used a free one a long whiles ago, but I had previously used parallels/VMware. Figured if they offered a better compatibility/version I would not mind giving it a try even if it cost me some money for the app. However seeing its a subscription based model, this is not an option for me. So I'll be grateful for any free or pay for once alternatives any users may suggest. Thanks.

*EDIT* This is the one i used, I can't find it on the app store anymore though: http://appcrawlr.com/ios/pocketcloud-remote-desktop-rdp-

There seem to be a ton of these apps now though

 

[campyguy]

The app is $19.99 a year, or monthly for $2.99 to get unlimited use of Parallels Access for up to 5 computers.

And included at no extra cost in the Parallels Desktop Pro subscription...

 

[Kiro]

Same for me: I hate subscription fees.
Make a good price and I would pay gladly pay for it.

 

[xdhd350]

I use Teamviewer which is free for noncommercial use. Of course it has other features besides remote desktop control, but that's primarily what I use it for.

 

[jonnysods]

Was that video real?