Parallels Access 2.5 released, adds file manager, computer-to-computer remote access
Starting today, Parallels is shipping version 2.5 of the Parallels Access remote access and control app. Parallels Access has been a favorite of TUAW bloggers, featuring precise remote control and amazing speed when controlling Macs from iPads and iPhones.
The new version provides a universal file manager that makes it possible to browse files on the remote computer, Dropbox or Google Drive without the need for using other apps. From an iOS or Android device, it's now possible to move documents between cloud storage and the remote computer without launching an app on the computer. The file manager also includes a way to preview both local and remote files without opening them.
I had a chance to try out version 2.5 prior to release and found the new file manager to be a great help when searching for and opening documents stored in Dropbox. If anything, remote control seems to be somewhat faster than before, especially over 4G LTE connections.
Parallels Access 2.5 also adds optimization of screen sizes and resolutions for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 PLus, as well as a new way to access your remote computers from any computer web browser (see below).
As before, the app is free and the service - which allows unlimited mobile devices to connect to up to five computers - is US$19.99 for one year and $34.99 for two years. A business subscription licensed in five-computer packs goes for $49 per year per five computers.
