Parallels Access brings app for remote access to Android and iPhone

RENTON, USA: Parallels introduced an update to its Parallels Access app for remote access to PCs and Macs. Originally available only on iPad, this release adds support for Android phones and tablets and iPhone.

It also delivers new features for better remote experience, and introduces Parallels Access for Business which lets companies centrally assign, manage, and secure remote access to their computers.

Jack Zubarev, president of Parallels, said: "Parallels Access received a tremendously positive reception from iPad users, and now we are extending our solution to millions of Android and iPhone users. While traditional remote desktop products are trying to show a large desktop on a small mobile device, we worked hard to make remote access from mobile devices a truly simple and effective experience. With this in mind, Parallels Access enables people to interact with full-featured Mac and PC apps with touch gestures just like the apps were made for their iPhone, iPad or Android device."

In addition to new platforms, new features include:

• Facebook login integration lets users log in quickly and easily.

• Ability to launch desktop applications with a single tap right from the home screen of an Android device.

• A new file browser lets iOS users quickly browse and open files on their remote computer using Parallels Access.

• Desktop applications that use a microphone can now be used with the microphone on your iPad or iPhone.

• Ability to change screen resolution for best fit for different types of devices.

Tim Bajarin, CEO and analyst at Creative Strategies, said: "Today most all employees have an iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or Android phone and carry them everywhere. Until recently they were merely consumption devices. Now, thanks to revolutionary apps that transform mobile devices into powerful productivity tools, people can intuitively access all of their full-featured Windows and Mac computer applications and files from anywhere so they can get more done on the move."

Parallels Access for Business subscriptions enable IT admins to centrally manage Parallels Access for their employees, including granting or restricting access and reassigning accounts as needed.

Business Account subscriptions start at $49.99 per year for five computers. As a limited-time special offer, Parallels Access for Business is available for free for unlimited users and computers.