Version 5.3.2
Released on July 17, 2024
- Fixed an issue that could prevent connections via a URL to work properly.
- Fixed an issue preventing recent connections to launch from the Dock icon (macOS).
- Stability and performance improvements.
Version 5.3.1
Released on July 8, 2024
What’s New:
- Full Tailscale Integration
Screens now supports direct connections to computers registered with the Tailscale service. Just link your Tailscale account and start connecting effortlessly!
- Raspberry Pi 5 Bookworm Support
Screens now supports username and password authentication via RSA-AES with Raspberry Pi 5 running Bookworm, as well as previous Raspberry Pi versions.
- Type User Password
With the introduction of Wayland support, Raspberry Pi users can now use this time-saving feature for user authentication. This feature is also available when connecting to Linux and Windows if secure connections are enabled.
- Enhanced Fingerprint Verification for Secure Connections
Screens now lets you accept or reject the fingerprint provided by the remote computer.
- Recent Links
The new and improved Recent Links section consolidates all connections made via URL, Quick Connect, or Screens Assist.
Other Changes:
- Now includes sensory feedback when locking a modifier key on iPhone.
- Fixed an issue preventing some keyboard shortcuts using the Option key from working on the remote computer.
- Fixed a sizing issue with the Navigation popover on smaller iPhones.
- Fixed an issue making scrolling difficult in the toolbar on iPhone.
- Improved reliability and performance.
Version 5.2.8
Released on Jun 3, 2024
- Resolved an issue where the remote display was occasionally clipped (iOS).
- Enhanced display management for a smoother experience (iOS).
- Boosted overall stability and performance.
Version 5.2.7
Released on May 22, 2024
- Fixed an issue with displaying multiple monitors in certain arrangements.
- Fixed an issue that could cause hangs during connection or disconnection.
- Fixed an issue preventing "Size to Fill" and "Actual Size" from working at connection (iOS).
- Screens will no longer zoom out the connection view when the keyboard is shown (iOS).
- Stability and performance improvements.
Version 5.2
Released on May 7, 2024
- Screens is now available natively on Vision Pro.
- Enhanced performance and visual quality with our new rendering engine.
- You can now hide sidebar sections for a cleaner interface.
- Spotlight now automatically brings up the keyboard (iOS/visionOS).
- Set ⌘-\ on your hardware keyboard for app switching (iOS/visionOS).
- Specify which codecs to use when connecting to a PC for optimized performance.
- Adjust the image compression level to suit your needs.
- Create or delete a Screens ID directly from the app.
- Stability and performance improvements.
Version 5.1.5
Released on Mar 27, 2024
- Resolved issue with the text cursor disappearing when connected to a PC.
- Enhanced stability and performance.
Version 5.1.4
Released on Mar 19, 2024
- Addressed issue with mouse clicks not registering in certain apps when using custom controls. (iOS)
- Added setting to make Screens 5 the default handler for the vnc:// scheme via the Default Handler app. (macOS)
- Implemented stability enhancements and performance optimizations.
Version 5.1.3
Released on Mar 5, 2024
- Fixed issue that could prevent the Caps Lock key to work under some circumstances.
- Stability and performance improvements.
Version 5.1.2
Released on Feb 29, 2024
- Enhanced connection status testing for Screens Connect items to provide more accurate statuses.
- Drag-and-drop functionality now supported for rearranging items within Screens Connect and Custom Screens sections.
- Sorting capability added for items in Recents, Screens Connect, and Custom Screens sections.
- Help section now includes a link to Screens Assist instructions for easy sharing.
- Option to duplicate custom items or create new custom items directly from Nearby or Screens Connect items.
- Automatic sign-out from Screens ID in case of incorrect password or deleted user.
- Rectified issue preventing the shared clipboard from adhering to the default behavior set in the app settings.
- Resolved an authentication issue that was hindering users from connecting to Macs running macOS versions older than 10.15.
- Fixed issue that could prevent secure connections to succeed.
- Various performance and stability enhancements.
Changes specific to iPhone and iPad
- Two-finger double-tap gesture implemented for toggling toolbar visibility.
- Enhanced Navigation and Modifiers popovers in the toolbar for iPhone users.
- Resolved issue causing floating toolbar to enter an invalid state upon exiting the app.
- Automatic unlocking using Face ID or Touch ID for added convenience.
- Improved usability of the expand button on the floating toolbar, making it easier to access quick actions.
- Option to use either the left or right Option key to send iOS-specific special characters to the remote computer (feature disabled by default; check app settings to enable).
Changes specific to Mac
- System shortcuts will now be sent to the remote computer only when the cursor is within the connection window, eliminating the need to click out.
- Ability to scroll remote content even if the connection window is not key.
- Added missing keyboard shortcuts that were not properly assigned.
- Resolved issue causing connection windows to shrink to a very small size.
Version 5.0.12
Released on Feb 12, 2024
- Screens is now available in iPad compatibility mode on Vision Pro.
- Improved stability and performance.
Version 5.0.11
Released on Jan 15, 2024
- Fixed issue with floating toolbar that could collapse in an invalid state.
- Fixed issue that caused the shared clipboard default value to be ignored.
- Improved stability and performance.
Version 5.0.10
Released on Jan 10, 2024
- Screens won't ask for credentials twice when using a secure connection.
- Addressed keyboard-related issues.
- Improved stability and performance.
Version 5.0.9
Released on Jan 4, 2024
- Fixed an issue that could cause media playback to pause on the device (iOS).
- Fixed an issue that prevented saved screenshots from appearing during connection restoration.
- Added support for password-less users on Macs running older macOS versions. You can now leave the password field empty.
- Improved stability and performance.
Version 5.0.8
Released on Dec 28, 2023
- Resolved a bug preventing SSH keys from refreshing during synchronization.
- Added a button to clear custom screenshots in saved screen settings.
- Added a "Close" shortcut (Cmd-W) in the toolbar when connecting to Macs. (iOS)
- Various bug fixes and overall performance enhancements.
Version 5.0.7
Released on Dec 19, 2023
- Screens now auto-reconnects after an authentication failure
- Resolved issue causing overwriting of custom screen names under some circumstances
- Much improved left click and drag when using a hardware pointing device (iOS)
- Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working properly with some configurations (iOS)
- Fixed a keyboard hardware issue with some configurations (iOS)
- General bug fixes and improvements
Version 5.0.5
Released on Dec 14, 2023
- Family Sharing feature now enabled
- Resolved rare left-click issue on trackpad (iOS)
- Improved keyboard management (iOS)
- Fixed scaling problems with certain remote display resolutions (iOS)
- Fixed an issue that could potentially disable keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
- Added recent items to Dock icon menu (Mac)
- Added Group column in List mode for Custom Screens and Screens Connect
- Screens now remembers the virtual cursor control mode per session
- General bug fixes and performance improvements
Version 5.0.4
Released on Dec 10, 2023
- Resolved an issue preventing the unregistration of certain computers.
- Addressed the Ctrl-Alt-Del shortcut functionality.
- Rectified the scenario where F keys were not transmitted under specific circumstances.
- Corrected the behavior of Tab and Esc keys, ensuring proper transmission on all systems.
- Addressed an issue causing unresponsiveness in the connection window (Mac).
- Fixed an issue hindering the removal of recent items.
- Addressed a clipboard sharing issue that could lead to connection closure.
- Resolved an issue preventing the establishment of secure connections for local computers under certain circumstances.
- Implemented general stability improvements for an enhanced user experience.
Version 5.0.2
Released on Dec 6, 2023
- Initial release