Microsoft Remote Desktop on iOS now supports Windows Virtual Desktop

Microsoft rolled out an update for Microsoft Remote Desktop recently. It'southward the first update for the app in over a year, but it brings several pregnant features to the app (via OnMSFT). Perhaps nearly importantly, the app at present supports Windows Virtual Desktop.

The complete changelog lists every new feature that's supported. Hither's a quick breakdown:

Back up for the Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) service.

Brand new Connexion Centre UI.

Brand new in-session UI for switching betwixt connected PCs and apps.

New layout for the auxiliary on-screen keyboard.

Improved external keyboard support.

Back up for SwiftPoint Bluetooth mice.

Support for microphone redirection.

Support for local storage redirection.

Support for photographic camera redirection (Windows 10 1809 or later required).

Support for new iPhone and iPad devices.

Dark and light theme support.

Control whether your phone tin can lock when connected to a remote PC or app.

Collapse the in-session connection bar with a long-press on the Remote Desktop logo.

Windows Virtual Desktop allows people to "deploy and scale" Windows desktop and apps on Azure. Microsoft's folio explaining the service states that it is "the but virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) that delivers simplified management, multi-session Windows 10, optimizations for Function 365 ProPlus, and support for Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments. Deploy and calibration your Windows desktops and apps on Azure in minutes, and get built-in security and compliance features."

The rest of the newly supported features increase the range of devices that you can use, including newer iPhones and iPads.

Microsoft Remote Desktop

This app allows you to admission your PC or virtualized apps from only almost anywhere using your iOS device.

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