7.0.8
2023-09-27
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
7.0.2
2022-02-24
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
7.0.1
2022-02-02
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.
7.0.0
2021-12-16
- 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.
6.5.3
2021-09-29
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
6.1.0
2020-12-24
This update for Parallels Access includes the following improvements:
• Several bugs and crashes have been fixed.
6.0.2
2020-11-11
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
6.0.0
2020-07-28
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.
5.6.1
2020-06-15
This update for Parallels Access addresses overall stability and performance issues.
5.6.0
2020-02-26
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.
5.5.0
2019-12-17
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.
5.1.1
2019-10-17
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
5.0.1
2019-08-19
A few minor fixes that improve application stability
5.0.0
2019-07-08
•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.
4.0.4
2019-01-16
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.
4.0.3
2018-09-18
This version contains the following enhancements:
- Improved connectivity to remote computers
- Improved stability when launching remote applications
- Several crashes resolved
4.0.2
2018-08-11
Resolves login issue affecting some users
4.0.1
2018-08-08
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
4.0.0
2018-05-07
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
3.2.1
2017-07-15
Stability improvements (fixed the issue with app crashing on launch for some users)
3.2.0
2017-05-02
- 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
3.1.7
2017-03-02
Resolves an issue with Parallels Access crashing for some users when creating a new account
3.1.6
2016-12-23
For added security, device confirmation is required before connecting to a remote computer for the first time
Resolved issue with "Best for iPad" screen resolution
Resolved several issues with connecting to a remote computer
Resolved issue with text selection not working correctly in Outlook 2013
Improved stability
3.1.4
2016-09-21
- Fixed Korean text input issue
- Fixed several crashes
- Other performance enhancements and stability improvements
3.1.2
2016-06-02
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
3.1.1
2016-05-26
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
3.1.0
2016-05-24
• Support for 3D Touch on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus — press to drag-and-drop or right-click
• Support for the iPad Pro screen resolution and virtual keyboard
• Support for Apple Pencil with iPad Pro
• Folders on the App Launcher
• Support for cursor movement using the onscreen keyboard as a trackpad (with iOS 9)
• Game Mode improvement — shoot in games just by touching a screen
• Game Mode improvement — use function keys, "Pg Up", "Pg Dn" etc.
• Support for Windows 10 tablet mode
• Improved support for Windows 10 gestures
• Improvements in screen resolution switching behavior
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements
3.0.2
2015-10-26
Performance optimizations and stability improvements
3.0.1
2015-09-22
Performance optimizations and stability improvements
3.0.0
2015-08-11
File Sharing — Share any file directly from your computer. No cloud storage required, no file size limit, no upload time wasted. Just get a link to a file on your computer and share it with your friends.
Apple Watch companion app — Now you can see your remote computer’s status, initiate a connection to it, and control media playback on remote computer, right from your wrist.
Gaming mode (experimental) — Special mode with easily accessible controls for modern computer games
Enhancements to Universal File Manager:
- Ability to connect to a remote computer without capturing the screen; only for file operations
- Support for OneDrive cloud storage in File Manager
- Ability to transfer files from Parallels Access to other apps on the mobile device
- Access to Photos on mobile devices
- File previews in icons for easier file browsing
Other enhancements:
- Ability to add applications stored in non-standard locations to App Launcher
- Improved copy-paste between the mobile device and a remote computer
- Support for both landscape and portrait device orientation for smartphones and tablets
- Improved Help system and File Manager Tutorial
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements
For assistance, please visit parallels.com/support or tweet to @ParallelsCares.
2.5.2
2015-03-31
Bug fixes and stability improvements
2.5.1
2015-02-20
- Performance optimizations and stability improvements
2.5.0
2015-01-15
- Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- Full-scale File Manager that allows you to:
- store files locally with Parallels Access and preview them
- view and copy files from Dropbox and Google Drive cloud storage accounts
- search for files on remote computers
- open files in Parallels Access from other apps on iOS devices
- transfer locally stored files to remote computers and open them with desktop applications
- share files with iOS sharing tools
- Support for iOS 8 Document Picker to copy and view files from other apps in Parallels Access
- Ability to play sounds from remote computer when the app is in background
- Option to play sound on your mobile device or remote computer
- Improvements to Lock’n’Go Magnifying Glass
- Performance optimizations and stability improvements
2.1.0
2014-08-05
• Ability to register and log in using your Google+ account
• Enhancements to the Lock'N'Go Magnifying Glass for even faster drag-and-drop actions
• Ability to rename or delete computers directly from your iPad or iPhone
• Ability to mute sound from Parallels Access and hear music from an app in the background
• Bug fixes and stability improvements
2.0.1
2014-06-25
Performance improvements and bug fixes
2.0.0
2014-06-17
- Parallels Access is now a Universal app, with support for both iPad and iPhone.
- You can now change the screen resolution.
- Use the new file browser to access files from your computer.
- Wake a sleeping remote computer.
- Register or login using your Facebook account.
- Capture microphone input on your iPad or iPhone.
- Other enhancements, as well as improved stability and performance.
1.1.3
2014-04-29
Bug fixes and stability improvements.
1.1.0
2014-01-28
• Subscriptions are now per-user rather than per-remote-machine. You may access up to 10 computers with a subscription.
• Redesigned with an iOS 7 look and feel
• Full support for OS X Mavericks and Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 as remote computers
• Enhancements for connections in/from corporate networks so that you can connect from any network that has Internet access
• Now fully localized in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
1.0.3
2013-10-10
Bug fixes and stability improvements.