Remote Access on iPhone now in beta
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Oct 28, 2008 at 6:30am
LogMeIn has released a beta version of its LogMeIn Ignition software that gives iPhone and iPod touch users secure access to their remote office and home computers.
With one-click from their iPhone or iPod touch, customers can connect to their computer and work. LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch connects to desktops and laptops running LogMeIn Free, LogMeIn Pro or LogMeIn IT Reach and can be used to control Mac OS X and Windows systems. According to Kevin Farrell, vice president and general manager, Digital Living, LogMeIn, features of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch include:
° A “My Computers” list that displays all available remote computers;
° Full keyboard, mouse, zoom and scroll control using touch screen, consistent with other iPhone/iPod touch applications;
° The ability to securely save log-in information;
° Option settings for optimizing the experience of connecting to and controlling the remote computer, including locking the remote computer’s keyboard, blanking the screen of the remote computer and screen resolution.
LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch is currently in limited beta. iPhone and iPod touch users interested in applying to participate in the beta can go here. LogMeIn Ignition for the iPhone and iPod touch is expected to be available through the Apple App Store this holiday season.
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