# Screens 5.6 — Screens 5.6 Adds File Transfers Between Mac and Apple Devices

- Product: Screens (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/screens)
- Vendor: Edovia
- Date: 2025-06-04
- Version: 5.6
- Original notes: https://blog.edovia.com/screens-56
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/screens/releases/5.6
- Labels: Platforms: macOS, iOS

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We’re excited to introduce Screens 5.6—a feature-packed update that brings even more power, flexibility, and polish to your remote access experience across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Here’s wh…

- **added** — File transfers on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro with drag and drop support between Mac and these devices
- **added** — Enhanced Apple Pencil support allowing tap or drag directly on screen without moving cursor first on iPad and Vision Pro
- **added** — Adjustable cursor tracking speed on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro in connection settings and during sessions
- **added** — Three new keyboard input modes: Keystrokes for Mac, Unicode for multilingual typing, and Legacy for older systems
- **added** — Automatic reconnection when sessions end unexpectedly due to network issues or remote Mac going offline
- **changed** — Performance and stability improvements across all platforms

We’re excited to introduce Screens 5.6—a feature-packed update that brings even more power, flexibility, and polish to your remote access experience across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
###### Here’s what’s new:
##### 📂 File Transfers on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
File transfers are no longer limited to the Mac. With Screens 5.6, you can now drag and drop files between your Mac and your iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro during a session. Whether you're retrieving documents or sending files to your remote Mac, it's fast, intuitive, and secure.
To download files, just drop them into the target area:
To upload files, drag them from another app (Files, Numbers, etc.) and drop them where you want on the remote Mac:
You'll find more details and examples for iPhone and Vision Pro in this article.
##### ✏️ Enhanced Apple Pencil Support
Interacting with your remote Mac using Apple Pencil now feels more natural than ever. Simply tap or drag directly on the screen—no need to move the cursor first. It’s the most seamless way to control your Mac from an iPad or Vision Pro.
##### 🖱 Adjustable Cursor Tracking Speed
You can now fine-tune cursor tracking speed on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Adjust it in connection settings or on the fly during a session—perfect when switching between screens of different sizes or resolutions.
##### ⌨️ New Keyboard Input Modes
To enhance compatibility with various remote systems, Screens 5.6 introduces three input modes:
- Keystrokes (Mac only): Ideal for complex input and modifier keys.
- Unicode: Great for multilingual and symbol-heavy typing.
- Legacy: Best suited for older systems or fallback situations.
Switch between them easily based on your workflow or the remote device you're using.
##### 🔄 Automatic Reconnection
Dropped connections are now handled gracefully. If the session ends unexpectedly—due to a network issue or the remote Mac going offline—Screens will automatically attempt to reconnect, getting you back in as soon as possible.
##### ⚙️ And More
This update also includes performance and stability improvements across the board to ensure a smooth, responsive experience.
##### 🚀 Availability
Screens 5.6 is available now on the App Store. For more information, visit our product page.