14 DAY TRIAL // In tandem with the launch of Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac, Parallels Inc. released an iOS-based sidekick for users of its virtualization solution, allowing them to remotely control Parallels virtual machines from the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
“Want to take control of your Parallels Desktop for Mac virtual machines while your Mac is out of reach? Now you can with Parallels Mobile!,” the company states.
“Parallels Mobile is a free application that allows you to remotely control Parallels virtual machines from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch,” Parallels Inc. explains.
Besides gaining access to any virtual machine running in Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac, customers can also employ the app to use any Windows application in their virtual machine, as well as remotely start, stop and reset virtual machines, the company said.
The software connects via WiFi or 3G networks, and requires Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac and at least one virtual machine with Parallels Tools installed.
To make it work, Mac owners must first do some setting up on their computer, by choosing Parallels Desktop > Preferences, Mobile, and logging into their Parallels account using the email they provided during registration.
There are a few limitations to this early version of the app, Parallels said. First off, this version is compatible with Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac only, while earlier versions are not supported.
Windows 7 Aero is also not supported, along with sound playback.
“The performance of video, 3D graphics applications, and games can be slow depending on your connection; in rare cases, no image will be displayed,” Parallels notes.
On the iOS side, users must own an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with iOS 3.2 or later installed.
The fresh Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac costs 80 bucks and is immediately available for trial testing (14 days, fully-featured) using the second link below.