Splashtop 2 now available, provides remote access with an annual subscription
Splashtop has released a new version of its Android application. They’re calling it Splashtop 2, natch, and its purpose is to make it easier to mirror your desktop/laptop computer on your tablet.
With an easier login system (using a simple username and password setup instead of cumbersome account codes, IP addresses, and the like), optimized support for the latest hardware, pinch to zoom support, better remote performance, and a new user interface they’ve created a really interesting experience.
There is a downside that’s earned the company just 2 stars in the Google Play Store. The app is free, but there is a catch: the Anywhere Pack, which includes optimized 3G/4G performance and remote access, will now require an annual fee that will be charged to the user via an in-app purchase.
We can see why those who paid for the original Splashtop apps would be angry. We can also see why they’d be angry that iOS users aren’t subject to such charges.
While we can’t be certain of Splashtop’s motive for going this route users have every right to express distaste for the change. For those who don’t have a problem with Splashtop’s new model you can find the app in the Google Play Store.