Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS gains RDP connections support

Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS works better with third-party integrations thanks to a new update.

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What you need to know

A new update for Microsoft Remote Desktop brings several new features that make the app more useful (via OnMSFT). Support for RDP files and RDP URIs comes with this update, which is one of the most notable changes. URI stands for Uniform Resource Identifier and is used to integrate Remote Desktop features across platforms. Microsoft explains the feature in more depth in theRemote Desktop support documentation.

The complete changelog from the app’slisting in the App Storeexplains all of the new features. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Microsoft Remote Desktop on iOS went untouched for over a year in terms of updates, but last month itreceived a significant update. That update brought support for Windows Remote Desktop. With another update coming this month, it seems that Microsoft Remote Desktop will receive more regular updates going forward.

This app allows you to access your PC or virtualized apps from just about anywhere using your iOS device.

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