Remote Desktop for Windows Phone gets a transparent Tile and more features

Microsoft's Remote Desktop Preview app for Windows Phone 8.1 got a new update earlier today, and it brings with it a number of new features, including a way to pin any frequently used remote desktops to the Start screen.

The app update, which brings the version number up to 8.1.1.19, also adds Word flow and predictive texts to be used while typing in the app's virtual keyboard, and going into Settings will now allow users to high or show any desktop thumbnails.

The new version also adds support for the transparent live tile feature, that was added as part of Windows Phone 8.1. Finally, the official change log states there are a number of unspecificed bug fixes and improvements.

You can download the free Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone 8.1 right now from the Windows Phone Store.

Do you use Microsoft's Remote Desktop app and what do you think of the changes and additions that have been put into the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview version?

Thanks to the many people who gave us tips about this release

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John Callaham