TeamViewer has unveiled TeamViewer 10 beta, the latest edition of its popular remote access and control tool.
New integration with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box makes it quicker and easier to share files in meetings or remote control sessions.
You’re now able to launch video calls with a click (no need to start a meeting first), while the ability to add a profile picture gives your activities a more personal touch.
Meetings have gained a "door lock". No-one get in until you unlock the door, perfect if you’re running late and still have some preparations to make.
A new Chat History not only maintains a complete history of all your conversations, but forms the basis of "persistent chat groups" where you can discuss topics over time.
Corporate users will appreciate the ability to set, distribute and enforce policies from the Management Console.
You can also give users access to all your devices from a single master whitelist, a real time-saver, while the Computers and Contacts API helps integrate your computers and contacts into any software.
There are also a stack of more fundamental improvements which should appeal to just about everyone: multicore CPU optimizations, better voice quality, 4K support, a BlackBerry Remote Control app and (on Mac OS X Yosemite) an integrated remote control toolbar, and many others, all wrapped up in a revamped, streamlined interface.
Amazingly, the program remains free for personal use. But there’s no catch for commercial users, either: if you need a license, anything you purchase now will also be valid for the final release of version 10.
TeamViewer 10 beta is available now.