WOBURN, Mass., April 6, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newly minted iPad owners can now join iPhone and iPod touch users in experiencing the mobility and productivity benefits of having one-touch access to all of their information from virtually anywhere with a 3G or Internet connection, with the release of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone/iPad.
Now available in the iTunes App store, the latest update of LogMeIn Ignition includes full support for the Apple iPad, providing iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users with complete access to their office and home computers, including Windows-based PCs and Macs.
"I purchased LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone the very day it was released, it has been a godsend for me," said Zahid Razack of Mira Loma, CA. "The beauty of using this on the iPad is [that] because of the fast processing speed and advanced Wi-Fi/3G technology, establishing connections with remote computers and even opening the app will be fast. And not to mention, the larger screen. You simply cannot go wrong."
"With this latest version of LogMeIn Ignition, customers can use their iAnything – Pad, Phone, Pod – to instantly and securely access their digital lives, from wherever they are in the world," said Andrew Burton, Vice President, Access and Management, LogMeIn. "Whether it's accessing an important file back in the office while you are camping in the woods, or showing off the latest picture of the kids you have at home, the iPad with LogMeIn Ignition is the perfect combination for keeping you productive at work and at play."
What's New in LogMeIn Ignition for iPad
LogMeIn Ignition has been improved with the following:
- Single app adapts dynamically to the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
- Improved display, rendering and navigation for the iPad, including new keyboard handling to take full advantage of larger, high-resolution display and new iPad capabilities.
- Increased performance and handling for 3G and WiFi enabled connections.
LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone/iPad Key Features
- Single app, single price: Users can buy LogMeIn Ignition once via the iTunes AppStore and have it work across their iPad, iPhone and/or iPod, and have it dynamically adapt to the device it is being used on, including high resolution support for the iPad.
- Access without compromise: Users can access their PC's or Macs, in combination with LogMeIn Free or LogMeIn Pro2 for fast, secure access to all their applications and files, from virtually anywhere. With 256-bit SSL encryption and patent-pending technology for direct, point-to-point connections, Ignition delivers optimal speed, trusted security and reliable performance, across 3G and WiFi connections.
- Easy to set up, easy to use: Even the non-technical user can remotely access their computer using LogMeIn Ignition. There are no firewall settings to be updated, no router configurations to be made, no ports to be opened or re-routed, and no need for static IP addresses. With full multi-function keyboard support and touch-screen zoom and scroll, users can be as productive as if they were sitting in front of their computer, including features for zooming, saving passwords, and controlling the mouse.
Availability, pricing and computer compatibility
LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch connects to desktops and laptops running LogMeIn Free or LogMeIn Pro2. The app is available as a free update to current Ignition for iPhone/iPod touch users. New customers can download it from the iTunes App Store for a one-time charge of U.S. $29.99. Additional information is available at www.LogMeIn.com/iphone.
About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn (Nasdaq:LOGM) makes it easy to connect and access remote computing devices -- desktops, laptops, point-of-sale systems, medical devices, smartphones and more -- from any internet-connected computer, including an iPhone™ or in-dash computer of the Ford F-150 pick-up truck. Over 28 million registered users have connected more than 90 million devices using LogMeIn for business productivity, personal mobility and IT support. LogMeIn is based in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, with offices in Australia, Hungary and the Netherlands, and on the web at http://www.LogMeIn.com.
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