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Apple Releases New Remote App for iPhone and iPad

Just like we expected, Apple has just released version 2.0 of Remote app. The new version includes support for iPad (universal), Retina Display-graphics, support for iTunes 10 and Apple TV.

It’s available for free here. Check out the screenshots and changelog below.

Designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

Optimized for Retina displays and large screen real estate on iPad

Support for Shared Libraries on iTunes and new Apple TV

Bug fixes and compatibility with iTunes 10 and the new Apple TV

Update #1: I just installed the app on my iPad and tested it with my iTunes library. It looks…good, but Apple made some weird UI choices to represent the iTunes interface on the iPad. It’s the usual iTunes window you know running on a tablet. I didn’t see that coming.

First, I turned on Home Sharing both on the iPad and iTunes 10:

Then I had access to my iTunes library:

And by tapping on the volume icon I enabled AirPlay with my Airport Express station. It works perfectly.

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Federico is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MacStories, where he writes about Apple with a focus on apps, developers, iPad, and iOS productivity. He founded MacStories in April 2009 and has been writing about Apple since. Federico is also the co-host of AppStories, a weekly podcast exploring the world of apps, Unwind, a fun exploration of media and more, and NPC: Next Portable Console, a show about portable gaming and the handheld revolution.

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