Software update: TeamViewer 5.0.7418

TeamViewer has released version 5 of its eponymous program. This program allows remote management of other computers via a secure VPN connection. TeamViewer is free for non-commercial use and available for Windows and Mac OS X. However, version 5 is currently only available for Windows. New in version 5 is, among other things, the option to use VoIP and it can be indicated which applications may or may not be shared. The full version 5 changelog can be found below:

TeamViewer 5.x (Windows)

New features

• Audio / Video Conferences:
  The most comprehensive innovation in TeamViewer 5 is the new VoIP (Voice over IP) audio and video capability. It enables you to talk to your customers for free and to give your sessions a more personal touch using a webcam.
  The packet prioritization that was specifically developed for TeamViewer ensures an optimal audio and video quality even if you are transferring files or if your are actively working on a remote desktop at the same time.
• Application selection:
  Present only selected applications instead of your whole desktop.
• Teleconferencing:
  Your partner does not have a headset for VoIP? No Problem – TeamViewer 5 has an integrated teleconferencing solution with access numbers in numerous countries (additional charges per minute apply for calling the access numbers).
• usability:
  The new TeamViewer control panel and an optimized menu simplify and improve the handling of our software.
• Improved performance:
  TeamViewer 5 is even faster than TeamViewer 4, especially in routed connections behind firewalls.
• Improved whiteboard:
  Improved whiteboard for fast notes.
• adaptability:
  TeamViewer’s options have been further improved and enhanced so you can adapt it even better to your needs.

Licenses, Updates and downward compatibility

• Teamviewer5 users are able to connect to TeamViewer 3 and 4 without any restrictions. The software is fully downward compatible.
• A connection from TeamViewer 3 or 4 to TeamViewer 5, however, is not possible for technical and licensing reasons.
• During the beta phase the TeamViewer 4 license keys are valid for the beta version of TeamViewer 5. With the release of the final version 5 the purchase of an update will be required.
• All customers who have bought a license key on the first of October 2009 and later will be able to use it permanently with TeamViewer 5 – in this case the update will be free of charge.
• If you have purchased TeamViewer before October 01, 2009 you will find a suitable update in our webshop.

TeamViewer Manager 5.x (Windows)

New features

• TeamViewer Manager 5 can be synchronized with the partner list account and enables you to manage your customers on the road or at the office.
• Connections in TeamViewer Manager can easily be merged manually now.