PRESS RELEASE
WOBURN, Mass., August 18, 2010 - LogMeIn, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOGM), makers of one of the top grossing apps in Apple's iTunes store, just unveiled a new update of LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone/iPad, the popular remote access app.
Among the new capabilities is a hybrid approach to controlling and interacting with remote computers via the iPad's touch display. Blending touch and point-and-click controls, it gives users the ability to naturally interact with Windows or Mac-based interfaces on the iPad. The update also supports gesture-triggered swiping to more easily switch between multiple monitors, as well as new in-app search for quickly locating and connecting to a specific computer. The LogMeIn Ignition update is now available from the Apple App Store.
Video demonstrations of the new navigation capabilities and in-app search are available on LogMeIn's YouTube channel.
"Our large user base continues to send us great feedback on how they're using LogMeIn Ignition and the iPad to remain connected and productive while on the go," said Andrew Burton, LogMeIn's vice president, Access & Management. "The usability enhancements in this update come as a direct result of this feedback."
"The iPad introduced a wealth of mobility benefits, but for our business, it was Ignition that proved to be the catalyst for making the tablet a truly disruptive technology," said Kyle Restoule, Vice President of Technosis, a LogMeIn customer. "We're already using the combination of iPad and Ignition to replace laptops as our primary road warrior weapon. Combine the full power of a desktop workstation with the simplicity of Ignition and instant-boot power of the iPad, and you're bringing your office anywhere you can get a mobile signal."
"Ignition and the iPad give me the ability to stay connected on my terms, without having to feel tethered to the office," said Bill French, founder of iPadCTO. "I was able to connect the office from my iPad while mountain biking at 10,000 feet high in the Colorado Rockies this summer. This is the type of technology that can give you back time and peace of mind on your summer vacations."
Additional details on the new capabilities:
- Direct mode navigation - Blends touch and click navigation, allowing users to simply click the screen for easy navigation and interact with remote computers as if they were native multi-touch apps
- Gesture-based monitoring switching - Allows left/right three-finger swiping to change monitor views.
- In app searching - Helps users find specific computers within their computer list, to more easily and quickly connect to a remote computer
"As we look to consistently improve and advance the remote access user experience on the iPad, iPhone and other popular mobile device platforms, we'll continue to introduce additional enhancements and new features to support our users," concluded Burton.
Pricing, availability and additional details
The LogMeIn Ignition for iPad and iPhone app can be downloaded from Apple's App Store for a one-time charge of £17.99 and the update is freely available to existing Ignition owners.
About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn (NASDAQ: LOGM) makes it easy to control and access remote devices - desktops, laptops, point-of-sale systems, medical devices, smartphones and more - from any internet-connected computer, including an iPadTM, iPhone® or in-dash computer of the Ford F-150 pick-up truck. Over 9.7 million active users have connected more than 100 million devices using LogMeIn for business productivity, personal mobility and IT support. LogMeIn is based in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, with offices in Australia, Hungary, the Netherlands, and the UK.
