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Release history.

Changes in the public App Store releases of Otherdesk.

View Otherdesk for the current App Store version and requirements. Dates show when each version became available.

Version 1.2.1 ·

Clearer keyboard and clipboard controls.

  • Use Copy and Paste on the session toolbar, with clearer availability and help.
  • See session actions directly on larger screens or under More on compact screens.
  • Use a tighter remote key row and a clearer clipboard icon.
  • Keep clipboard transfers ordered and read traditional Mac text correctly.
  • Retain active credentials while reconnecting and save connections without storing passwords.

Version 1.2 ·

Nearby Macs, setup help and simpler session controls.

  • Find nearby Screen Sharing computers in Add Mac and follow the setup guide.
  • Use the session toolbar for zoom, keyboard, clipboard and more controls.
  • Tap to click immediately. Press and hold, then drag, to move Mac items.
  • Improve Unicode typing, large clipboard transfers, cursor display and connection responsiveness.
  • Protect unsaved connection edits and keep the remote screen clear of session controls.

Version 1.1 ·

Two-finger scrolling and smoother reconnection.

  • Drag with two fingers to scroll the Mac, or choose to pan around its screen in Settings.
  • Keep the Mac's screen visible while reconnecting and disconnect if it cannot reconnect.
  • Use Esc, Tab, arrow and modifier keys above the software keyboard.
  • Adapt Automatic quality to the connection without reconnecting.
  • Keep the pointer sharp at every zoom.

Version 1.0 ·

Screen Sharing from iPhone and iPad.

  • Connect to your Mac's built-in Screen Sharing on the local network.
  • Save connections and use a touch pointer, keyboard and text clipboard.
  • Choose display quality, zoom, tracking speed and pointer size.
  • Keep saved passwords in this device's Keychain, with a passcode required to save them.

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