# Screens 5.1 — Screens 5.1 Now Available

- Product: Screens (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/screens)
- Vendor: Edovia
- Date: 2024-02-27
- Version: 5.1
- Original notes: https://blog.edovia.com/screens-5-1-now-available
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/screens/releases/5.1
- Labels: Platforms: macOS, iOS

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What’s new Enhanced connection status testing for Screens Connect items to provide more accurate statuses. Drag-and-drop functionality now supported for rearranging items within Screens Connect and Cu…

- **added** — Drag-and-drop functionality for rearranging items within Screens Connect
- **changed** — Enhanced connection status testing for Screens Connect items to provide more accurate statuses

##### What’s new
- Enhanced connection status testing for Screens Connect items to provide more accurate statuses.
- Drag-and-drop functionality now supported for rearranging items within Screens Connect and Custom Screens sections.
- Sorting capability added for items in Recents, Screens Connect, and Custom Screens sections.
- Help section now includes a link to Screens Assist instructions for easy sharing.
- Option to duplicate custom items or create new custom items directly from Nearby or Screens Connect items.
- Automatic sign-out from Screens ID in case of incorrect password or deleted user.
- Rectified issue preventing the shared clipboard from adhering to the default behavior set in the app settings.
- Resolved an authentication issue that was hindering users from connecting to Macs running macOS versions older than 10.15.
- Fixed issue that could prevent secure connections to succeed.
- Various performance and stability enhancements.
##### Changes specific to iPhone and iPad
- Two-finger double-tap gesture implemented for toggling toolbar visibility.
- Enhanced Navigation and Modifiers popovers in the toolbar for iPhone users.
- Resolved issue causing floating toolbar to enter an invalid state upon exiting the app.
- Automatic unlocking using Face ID or Touch ID for added convenience.
- Improved usability of the expand button on the floating toolbar, making it easier to access quick actions.
- Option to use either the left or right Option key to send iOS-specific special characters to the remote computer (feature disabled by default; check app settings to enable).
##### Changes specific to Mac
- System shortcuts will now be sent to the remote computer only when the cursor is within the connection window, eliminating the need to click out.
- Ability to scroll remote content even if the connection window is not key.
- Added missing keyboard shortcuts that were not properly assigned.
- Resolved issue causing connection windows to shrink to a very small size.
Screens 5.1 is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro.