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Screens VNC Client for iOS Gets a Major Update

Posted February 21, 2012 at 4:36pm by iClarified · 7446 views
Screens 2.0 is a major update to the popular VNC client for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Accessing your computer from anywhere has never been easier. Screens is the ultimate VNC client for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch!

FEATURES:
● iCloud - Synchronize all your stored screens on all your iOS devices, including your Mac.
● Universal - Screens will run on both iPhone and iPad - one app for both devices.
● Easy to Use - Screens is the easiest, most user friendly VNC client for iOS.
● Exit Cursor - Forget the cursor. Click, drag and scroll where your fingers are, not the cursor.
● Secure - Screens can connect to your computer through a SSH Tunnel so your session is encrypted and safe.
● Pull-to-Dock - Your Dock is hidden? No problem! Screens can make it appear with a simple flick!
● Multi-Touch - Screens supports many multi-touch features your already use on your trackpad.
● Screens Connect - Make your Mac or Windows PC available from anywhere, on wifi or 3G. Easy as flicking a switch! No messy router setup.*
● Versatile - Connects to Macs, Windows and Linux PCs.


What's New In This Version:
IMPORTANT:
- Screens 2.0 requires iOS 5.0 or later.
- If you are using Screens Connect, please update to version 2.0 as the previous version is not compatible with Screens 2.0.
- You can download Screens Connect 2.0 at http://screensapp.com.

NEW:
- Unified bottom toolbar: everything you need is now in one convenient place.
- iCloud: Synchronize all your stored screens on all your iOS devices, including your Mac.
- Now supports SSH Keys for SSH Tunneling.
- Re-organize your saved screens in grid mode (iPad).
- You can now take screenshots of the remote screen.
- AirPlay mirroring: display your remote screen on your TV using AirPlay and your AppleTV. Also works with cables.
- Configurable left and right swipe gestures on toolbar (iPad, landscape mode).

IMPROVED:
- Major UI revamp: More efficient and easier to use.
- Improved help documentation.
- Updated Screens Connect service: seamlessly integrates with Screens 2.0. No more alias required.
- Improved Pull-to-Dock gesture.
- Many new shortcuts that can be associated to 3 and 4 finger gestures.
- Improved wake-on-lan.
- Improved security.
- Many bug fixes.
- Many performance improvements.

You can purchase Screens VNC from the App Store for $19.99.

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