Version 5.4.7
Released on December 2, 2024
- Enhanced Thai keyboard support for connections to Macs (iOS, visionOS).
- Added support for Colemak hardware keyboards (iOS, visionOS).
- Fixed an issue where the keyboard wouldn’t appear when tapping the keyboard button with Apple Pencil (iOS).
- Resolved a bug that prevented Apple Pencil double-tap actions from registering (iOS).
- Fixed an issue where keyboard and mouse events were not disabled when Screens was locked (macOS).
- Resolved an issue that could cause the Lock button to become unresponsive (macOS).
- Enhanced stability and performance to deliver a smoother and more reliable experience.
Version 5.4.6
Released on November 27, 2024
- Fixed an issue where keyboard input might stop working after unlocking the device while using Screens on an external monitor with Stage Manager (iPad).
- Sections hidden in the Sidebar are now also hidden from the Screens menu bar icon for consistency (Mac).
- Improved overall stability and performance for a smoother experience.
Version 5.4.5
Released on November 18, 2024
- Improved memory management for smoother performance on macOS.
- Resolved an issue blocking the saving of empty passwords post-credential prompt.
- Enhanced overall stability and performance.
Version 5.4.2
Released on November 3, 2024
Screens Connect 2FA:
Enhance your security by enabling two-factor authentication for your Screens Connect account, formerly known as Screens ID. Just go to App Settings > Screens Connect for setup details.
Right-Click Drag:
Easily perform a right-click drag by tapping and holding with two fingers, then dragging. You can also perform a right-click drag with a trackpad or mouse.
Additional Updates:
- Screens ID is now rebranded as Screens Connect Account.
- New option to hide app notifications in app settings.
- Ability to hide unused Tailscale devices.
- "Type User Password" added in Actions menu on iPhone for faster access.
- Resolved hostname validation issues in connection settings.
- Enhanced image quality.
- General performance and stability improvements.
Version 5.3.10
Released on October 16, 2024
- Enhanced stability and performance for a smoother experience.
Version 5.3.7
Released on September 18, 2024
- Added compatibility for iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2.
- Introduced new app icon choices compatible with iOS 18.
- Added a new Appearance section in Settings for enhanced customization.
- Enhanced stability and performance for a smoother experience.
Version 5.3.5
Released on August 19, 2024
- Resolved issue with Dvorak keyboard layout. (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro)
- Addressed specific key transmission failures under certain conditions. (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro)
- Enhanced keyboard management for PCs. (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro)
- Improved overall stability and performance.
Version 5.3.4
Released on August 16, 2024
- Resolved the issue with the Russian keyboard functionality (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro).
- Fixed a bug that could prevent Screens Assist links from opening.
- Added a tooltip on iPhone informing users about toolbar scrolling (iPhone).
- Fixed an issue with passwords containing spaces. (1)
- Enhanced overall performance and stability.
(1) If you're affected by this bug, you'll need to re-enter your password in your connection settings for the fix to take effect. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Version 5.3.3
Released on July 29, 2024
- Screens now display a warning only if Tailscale is undetected on the source device.
- Added the option to set VNC and SSH ports for Tailscale devices.
- Resolved an issue that prevented proper updating of Tailscale device names.
- Enhanced hostname/address validation to support more types of hostnames.
- Fixed a layout issue with multiple displays when image compression is enabled.
- Fixed a crash that could occur with certain screen sizes during image compression.
- Corrected an issue where screenshots were captured despite the option being disabled.
- Fixed an issue where new folder names always appended with "2".
- Improved overall stability and performance.
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