Parallels Access
Remote access to your computer
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7.0.8for iPhone, iPad and more
8.9
452 Ratings
Parallels International GmbH
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72.4 MB
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Sep 27, 2023
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About Parallels Access
Parallels Access is the fastest, simplest, and most reliable way to remotely access all your Windows and Mac applications and files from your iPhone or iPad. From accessing a single file that you forgot on your home computer to editing a complex document, Parallels Access gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you will be effective anytime and anywhere with just your mobile device.
“There are a bunch of programs that claim to do this, but I have found that Parallels Access does it most smoothly and best of all of them... and I can recommend it."
—Walt Mossberg, co-founder Re/Code
“Parallels Access is a must-have for iPad owners that need to control apps on their desktop PC.”
– Jason Parker, CNET
“Parallels Access can help free you up so that the iPad is the only computer you take on the road.”
– Ed Baig, USA Today
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Leave the laptop behind when you are on the move. Or on the couch.
Our unique “Applification™” technology lets you use all of your desktop applications as if they were native apps for your iPhone or iPad.
24/7 access to your desktop. The unanticipated happens all the time.
One simple tap and you are securely connected to your computer. Quickly navigate thru the hard drive to find the document or photo you need using our file browser; and copy or open it with just a tap.
Edit content easily - No more finger gymnastics.
Precise selection, copying, and pasting of text. Tapping a small, almost invisible desktop button or dragging a picture with natural one-finger lock is a breeze – our Lock’n’Go Magnifying Glass is a marvel of innovation.
All your desktop applications are just a tap away.
Start applications or switch between them with just a tap. Plus a complete desktop keyboard to help you take full advantage of those desktop apps.
Don’t stress your eyes. In fact, don’t stress at all!
See your applications using the full screen of your mobile device. Have peace of mind knowing that Parallel Access will reliably connect you to your desktop when you need it. Even on slow 3G networks.
Stay effective with the fastest, simplest, and most reliable remote access technology.
You are connected to your desktop. And you are fast and effective. Reliably.
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SUBSCRIPTIONS/NOTES:
Subscribe annually for $19.99 or monthly for $2.99 to get unlimited use of Parallels Access for up to 5 computers.
Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in the iTunes account settings.
Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased.
Terms of Use: http://www.parallels.com/about/legal/terms/
Privacy Policy: http://www.parallels.com/about/legal/privacy/
For business use, please use Parallels Access for Business, which offers the ability to centrally manage multiple user accounts and grant and revoke access to company-owned computers. (www.parallels.com/products/access/business)
Parallels Access requires the installation of the free Parallels Access Agent on your Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher) or PC (Windows 7 or Windows 8). Just follow the instructions in Parallels Access on your iPhone or iPad to download the Agent and install it on your computer. Parallels Access is compatible with iPad 2 and later, including iPad mini, and with iPhone 4S and later.
“There are a bunch of programs that claim to do this, but I have found that Parallels Access does it most smoothly and best of all of them... and I can recommend it."
—Walt Mossberg, co-founder Re/Code
“Parallels Access is a must-have for iPad owners that need to control apps on their desktop PC.”
– Jason Parker, CNET
“Parallels Access can help free you up so that the iPad is the only computer you take on the road.”
– Ed Baig, USA Today
================
Leave the laptop behind when you are on the move. Or on the couch.
Our unique “Applification™” technology lets you use all of your desktop applications as if they were native apps for your iPhone or iPad.
24/7 access to your desktop. The unanticipated happens all the time.
One simple tap and you are securely connected to your computer. Quickly navigate thru the hard drive to find the document or photo you need using our file browser; and copy or open it with just a tap.
Edit content easily - No more finger gymnastics.
Precise selection, copying, and pasting of text. Tapping a small, almost invisible desktop button or dragging a picture with natural one-finger lock is a breeze – our Lock’n’Go Magnifying Glass is a marvel of innovation.
All your desktop applications are just a tap away.
Start applications or switch between them with just a tap. Plus a complete desktop keyboard to help you take full advantage of those desktop apps.
Don’t stress your eyes. In fact, don’t stress at all!
See your applications using the full screen of your mobile device. Have peace of mind knowing that Parallel Access will reliably connect you to your desktop when you need it. Even on slow 3G networks.
Stay effective with the fastest, simplest, and most reliable remote access technology.
You are connected to your desktop. And you are fast and effective. Reliably.
================
SUBSCRIPTIONS/NOTES:
Subscribe annually for $19.99 or monthly for $2.99 to get unlimited use of Parallels Access for up to 5 computers.
Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in the iTunes account settings.
Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased.
Terms of Use: http://www.parallels.com/about/legal/terms/
Privacy Policy: http://www.parallels.com/about/legal/privacy/
For business use, please use Parallels Access for Business, which offers the ability to centrally manage multiple user accounts and grant and revoke access to company-owned computers. (www.parallels.com/products/access/business)
Parallels Access requires the installation of the free Parallels Access Agent on your Mac (OS X 10.9 or higher) or PC (Windows 7 or Windows 8). Just follow the instructions in Parallels Access on your iPhone or iPad to download the Agent and install it on your computer. Parallels Access is compatible with iPad 2 and later, including iPad mini, and with iPhone 4S and later.
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What's New in the Latest Version 7.0.8
Last updated on Sep 27, 2023
Old Versions
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
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Version History
7.0.8
Sep 27, 2023
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
7.0.2
Feb 24, 2022
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
7.0.1
Feb 2, 2022
Parallels Access 7.0.1 introduces several bug fixes and other enhancements:
• Resolves an issue with sharing files via Parallels Access installed on a mobile device.
• Improves remote screen rendering on mobile devices.
• Corrects several localization issues.
• Fixes several crashes.
• Resolves an issue with sharing files via Parallels Access installed on a mobile device.
• Improves remote screen rendering on mobile devices.
• Corrects several localization issues.
• Fixes several crashes.
7.0.0
Dec 16, 2021
- Easier sign-in to Parallels Access due to the support for autofilling passwords from the Keychain.
- Improved connection security due to 2-step verification support. You can set up 2-step verification in your Parallels account and then enter confirmation codes when adding new devices for remote access.
- Improved stability on the iOS 13 devices.
- Secure and convenient authentication due to the support for autofilling verification codes generated in iOS 15.
- Improved performance due to the completely revamped graphics engine that uses Apple Metal.
- Several bugs and crashes have been fixed.
- Improved connection security due to 2-step verification support. You can set up 2-step verification in your Parallels account and then enter confirmation codes when adding new devices for remote access.
- Improved stability on the iOS 13 devices.
- Secure and convenient authentication due to the support for autofilling verification codes generated in iOS 15.
- Improved performance due to the completely revamped graphics engine that uses Apple Metal.
- Several bugs and crashes have been fixed.
6.5.3
Sep 29, 2021
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
6.5.1
Jun 23, 2021
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
6.5.0
Jun 1, 2021
This version of Parallels Access includes the following new features and enhancements:
Remote Help mode improvements
• If you’re connected to a remote computer via a web browser, you can chat with its owner.
• You can exchange files with a remote computer if connected via a web browser.
• You can now remove a remote computer from the list even if it is online (i.e., available for connection).
• In the Parallels Client settings, you can now choose whether to use Apple Pencil for gestures or for basic drawing in remote apps (no pressure support yet).
• The product tutorial has been improved and simplified. It also supports Dark Mode.
• Product help systems have been unified – the tutorial, links to knowledge base articles and links to get support are all in one place now.
• Install Parallels Access for iOS on a Mac with Apple M1 chip and use it to remotely access other Mac and Windows computers with Parallels Access Agent installed.
• Other performance and stability improvements.
Remote Help mode improvements
• If you’re connected to a remote computer via a web browser, you can chat with its owner.
• You can exchange files with a remote computer if connected via a web browser.
• You can now remove a remote computer from the list even if it is online (i.e., available for connection).
• In the Parallels Client settings, you can now choose whether to use Apple Pencil for gestures or for basic drawing in remote apps (no pressure support yet).
• The product tutorial has been improved and simplified. It also supports Dark Mode.
• Product help systems have been unified – the tutorial, links to knowledge base articles and links to get support are all in one place now.
• Install Parallels Access for iOS on a Mac with Apple M1 chip and use it to remotely access other Mac and Windows computers with Parallels Access Agent installed.
• Other performance and stability improvements.
6.2.0
Feb 15, 2021
This update for Parallels Access includes the following improvements:
· You can now install and use Parallels Access on Macs with M1 chip.
· Many optimizations have been made to make Parallels Access more convenient, stable and easy to use on M1 Macs.
· Several bugs and crashes have been resolved.
· You can now install and use Parallels Access on Macs with M1 chip.
· Many optimizations have been made to make Parallels Access more convenient, stable and easy to use on M1 Macs.
· Several bugs and crashes have been resolved.
6.1.0
Dec 24, 2020
This update for Parallels Access includes the following improvements:
• Several bugs and crashes have been fixed.
• Several bugs and crashes have been fixed.
6.0.2
Nov 11, 2020
This update for Parallels Access includes the following improvements:
• Parallels Access now fully supports iOS 14
• Parallels Access Agent has been optimized for macOS 11 Big Sur (when released)
• Connection to a remote computer has become more stable and reliable
• Several bugs and crashes have been fixed
• Parallels Access now fully supports iOS 14
• Parallels Access Agent has been optimized for macOS 11 Big Sur (when released)
• Connection to a remote computer has become more stable and reliable
• Several bugs and crashes have been fixed
6.0.0
Jul 28, 2020
This version of Parallels Access (6.0.0) includes the following features and improvements:
- Personal Help
Now you can easily help your friends and relatives with computer. All you need to do is send them a link to download and install Parallels Access Agent on their Mac or Windows PC. You can do this directly from the Parallels Access mobile app or from your Parallels account on the web. Once the Agent is up and running, the computer appears in the list and becomes available for connection.
- Simplified App Delivery
If you have Parallels Access Agent installed on your Mac or Windows PC, it has become much easier to get Parallels Access on your mobile device. Simply scan a QR code in the Agent or send a download link from the Share menu. And if you have Parallels Access on your mobile device, share a download link to install Parallels Access Agent on a remote computer.
- Mouse and trackpad support
Starting from iPadOS 13.4, use a mouse or trackpad to work with a remote PC or Mac. The mouse cursor changes its form depending on what is displayed on the remote screen.
Other crash and bug fixes and stability enhancements.
- Personal Help
Now you can easily help your friends and relatives with computer. All you need to do is send them a link to download and install Parallels Access Agent on their Mac or Windows PC. You can do this directly from the Parallels Access mobile app or from your Parallels account on the web. Once the Agent is up and running, the computer appears in the list and becomes available for connection.
- Simplified App Delivery
If you have Parallels Access Agent installed on your Mac or Windows PC, it has become much easier to get Parallels Access on your mobile device. Simply scan a QR code in the Agent or send a download link from the Share menu. And if you have Parallels Access on your mobile device, share a download link to install Parallels Access Agent on a remote computer.
- Mouse and trackpad support
Starting from iPadOS 13.4, use a mouse or trackpad to work with a remote PC or Mac. The mouse cursor changes its form depending on what is displayed on the remote screen.
Other crash and bug fixes and stability enhancements.
5.6.1
Jun 15, 2020
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
5.6.0
Feb 26, 2020
This version (5.6.0) of Parallels Access includes the following features and improvements:
• Swipe down in App Launcher to display the Search field and search for remote apps.
• Improved support for the “Sign in with Apple” login procedure.
• Resolved an issue with adding OneDrive to File Manager.
• Resolved an issue with delay when moving app icons.
• Enhanced product stability: several crashes have been resolved.
• Swipe down in App Launcher to display the Search field and search for remote apps.
• Improved support for the “Sign in with Apple” login procedure.
• Resolved an issue with adding OneDrive to File Manager.
• Resolved an issue with delay when moving app icons.
• Enhanced product stability: several crashes have been resolved.
5.5.0
Dec 17, 2019
Version 5.5.0 of Parallels Access includes the following features and improvements.
•Work with Parallels Access and other iOS apps side by side on the iPad® screen with multitasking support (both Split View and Slide Over).
•Use Parallels Access on all new iPhone® and iPad models due to compatibility and design improvements.
•Feel the full power of the dark side thanks to Dark Mode support in iOS 13.
•Rearrange or delete remote applications without having to enter Editing mode with an improved App Launch. Additionally, folder design has been improved; if you drag an application icon onto the icon of another application, a folder is created containing both applications.
•Easily switch between multiple windows of the same application with an improved App Switcher.
•Get improved microphone support—version 5.5.0 resolves an issue with the microphone not working after the sound is turned off.
•Several crashes have been fixed.
•Enjoy other performance and stability enhancements.
•Work with Parallels Access and other iOS apps side by side on the iPad® screen with multitasking support (both Split View and Slide Over).
•Use Parallels Access on all new iPhone® and iPad models due to compatibility and design improvements.
•Feel the full power of the dark side thanks to Dark Mode support in iOS 13.
•Rearrange or delete remote applications without having to enter Editing mode with an improved App Launch. Additionally, folder design has been improved; if you drag an application icon onto the icon of another application, a folder is created containing both applications.
•Easily switch between multiple windows of the same application with an improved App Switcher.
•Get improved microphone support—version 5.5.0 resolves an issue with the microphone not working after the sound is turned off.
•Several crashes have been fixed.
•Enjoy other performance and stability enhancements.
5.1.1
Oct 17, 2019
This version of Parallels Access (5.1.1) offers the following features and improvements:
- Support for Sign in With Apple authentication system
- Improved iOS 13 support
- Other stability and performance improvements
- Support for Sign in With Apple authentication system
- Improved iOS 13 support
- Other stability and performance improvements
5.0.1
Aug 19, 2019
A few minor fixes that improve application stability
5.0.0
Jul 8, 2019
•Improved the way how Parallels Access is displayed on the latest iPads.
•Based on your everyday experience, Siri creates shortcuts that can help you to speed up connecting to remote computers and launching applications.
•Improved remote screen decoding for better performance in various network conditions.
Parallels Access Agent
•Parallels Access Agent automatically checks whether connection with Parallels Access is stable and tries to re-establish it if detects any network issues.
•Parallels Access Agent for Mac has been notarized (according to the latest requirements from Apple).
Other improvements
•Improved the process of establishing connection between Parallels Access on your mobile device and Parallels Access Agent on a remote computer.
•Improved text selection in remote applications.
•Resolved several crashes.
•Based on your everyday experience, Siri creates shortcuts that can help you to speed up connecting to remote computers and launching applications.
•Improved remote screen decoding for better performance in various network conditions.
Parallels Access Agent
•Parallels Access Agent automatically checks whether connection with Parallels Access is stable and tries to re-establish it if detects any network issues.
•Parallels Access Agent for Mac has been notarized (according to the latest requirements from Apple).
Other improvements
•Improved the process of establishing connection between Parallels Access on your mobile device and Parallels Access Agent on a remote computer.
•Improved text selection in remote applications.
•Resolved several crashes.
4.0.4
Jan 16, 2019
This version contains the following enhancements:
- Added support for new iPhones' screen sizes
- Resolved an issue with iPhone XR where mouse pointer would misplace clicks
- Improved application's operation in background
- Improved text selection operations in remote applications
- Improved content zoom for remote applications
- Improved connection establishment process
- Resolved an issue with 3D Touch not working in iOS 12.1
- Resolved several minor issues with File Manager
- Resolved several issues related to text selection
- Resolved an issue where some application windows would get unexpectedly hidden
- Resolved several bugs and crashes
Desktop Agent for macOS now supports Dark mode on macOS Mojave.
- Added support for new iPhones' screen sizes
- Resolved an issue with iPhone XR where mouse pointer would misplace clicks
- Improved application's operation in background
- Improved text selection operations in remote applications
- Improved content zoom for remote applications
- Improved connection establishment process
- Resolved an issue with 3D Touch not working in iOS 12.1
- Resolved several minor issues with File Manager
- Resolved several issues related to text selection
- Resolved an issue where some application windows would get unexpectedly hidden
- Resolved several bugs and crashes
Desktop Agent for macOS now supports Dark mode on macOS Mojave.
4.0.3
Sep 18, 2018
This version contains the following enhancements:
- Improved connectivity to remote computers
- Improved stability when launching remote applications
- Several crashes resolved
- Improved connectivity to remote computers
- Improved stability when launching remote applications
- Several crashes resolved
4.0.2
Aug 11, 2018
Resolves login issue affecting some users
4.0.1
Aug 8, 2018
Bug fixes and performance improvements:
- Resolved cellular connectivity issue affecting some of the users
- Resolved issue with computers not visible in the list
- Resolved issue with right toolbar hiding on iPad
- Improved compatibility with Microsoft Word in remote session
- Improved keyboard shortcuts behavior
- Several crashes fixed
- Resolved cellular connectivity issue affecting some of the users
- Resolved issue with computers not visible in the list
- Resolved issue with right toolbar hiding on iPad
- Improved compatibility with Microsoft Word in remote session
- Improved keyboard shortcuts behavior
- Several crashes fixed
4.0.0
May 7, 2018
This release contains the following new features on iOS
- Support for new devices, including iPhone X and iPad Pro
- Support for PIN/Touch ID/Face ID to protect access to the app
- New mouse mode for easier controls
- Use of Spotlight for app search
- Text selection using 3D Touch
- Faster computer connection/app launch using 3D Touch on app icon
- Settings are now available right inside the app
- Support for SwiftPoint GT mouse
Other changes for iOS and desktop Agent
- Improved Agent for Mac and Windows
- Improved compatibility with iOS 11
- Improved remote connection stability
- Improved text selection detection for remote applications
- Better sound handling on mobile devices
- Multiple crashes resolved
- Resolved issue with adding new applications to the App Launcher on iPad
- Resolved input issues with remote session in a browser
- Support for new devices, including iPhone X and iPad Pro
- Support for PIN/Touch ID/Face ID to protect access to the app
- New mouse mode for easier controls
- Use of Spotlight for app search
- Text selection using 3D Touch
- Faster computer connection/app launch using 3D Touch on app icon
- Settings are now available right inside the app
- Support for SwiftPoint GT mouse
Other changes for iOS and desktop Agent
- Improved Agent for Mac and Windows
- Improved compatibility with iOS 11
- Improved remote connection stability
- Improved text selection detection for remote applications
- Better sound handling on mobile devices
- Multiple crashes resolved
- Resolved issue with adding new applications to the App Launcher on iPad
- Resolved input issues with remote session in a browser
3.2.1
Jul 14, 2017
Stability improvements (fixed the issue with app crashing on launch for some users)
3.2.0
May 2, 2017
- Added support for Dropbox API v2 in File Manager
- Added support for new APIs when using Google and Facebook social logins
- Improved "Run in Background" behavior
- Improved app behavior after changing e-mail for Parallels Account
- Improved compatibility with OneDrive in File Manager
- Resolved the issue with some computers missing from the list
- Improved stability when establishing connection to a remote computer
- Resolved several issues that could cause app crash
- Added support for new APIs when using Google and Facebook social logins
- Improved "Run in Background" behavior
- Improved app behavior after changing e-mail for Parallels Account
- Improved compatibility with OneDrive in File Manager
- Resolved the issue with some computers missing from the list
- Improved stability when establishing connection to a remote computer
- Resolved several issues that could cause app crash
3.1.7
Mar 2, 2017
Resolves an issue with Parallels Access crashing for some users when creating a new account
Parallels Access FAQ
Parallels Access is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Russia,Belarus
Parallels Access supports English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Parallels Access contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Parallels Access Service Plan for Multiple Computers
$79.99
Parallels Access Service Plan for Multiple Computers
$9.99
Click here to learn how to download Parallels Access in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Parallels Access.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
