Citrix Workspace app for iOS - 26.7.0

The generally available version of Citrix Workspace app for iOS is 26.3.10. For more information on the current release, see About this release.

For information on installation, see the Install page.

For information about installing Early Access Release (EAR) builds from TestFlight, please see our blog.

You can provide Early Access Release feedback through email at ios_ear_support@citrix.com.

Note:

This is an Early Access Build shared for the purpose of testing or validation with the intent to make organizations ready for the upcoming release and is NOT advised to be deployed in production environments.

What’s new in 26.7.0

Improved Audio Performance (Playback) over EDT Lossy

Starting with version 2607, Citrix Workspace app for iOS improves in-session audio playback by leveraging EDT Lossy, a UDP-based transport optimized for real-time audio streaming.

Compared with standard EDT and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), EDT lossy mode provides smoother audio on mobile networks with high latency, variable bandwidth, or packet loss. This update reduces audio stutter and dropouts, providing a more consistent and high-quality listening experience during virtual sessions, media playback, and online meetings.

Scrolling Support for Mouse, Trackpad, and Touch

This feature supports horizontal and diagonal scrolling for the following input methods:

• Mouse wheel scroll: Use a physical mouse wheel to scroll vertically and horizontally.
• Trackpad two-finger pan (Apple and third-party): Use a two-finger pan gesture to scroll vertically and horizontally.
• Touch on screen (single-finger scroll): Use a single finger on an iPhone or iPad screen to scroll vertically and horizontally.

VDA OS detection and keyboard shortcut support

Starting with version 2607, Citrix Workspace™ app for iOS now detects the operating system of the connected VDA and sends appropriate keyboard shortcuts:

• VDA operating system detection: Detects whether the connected VDA runs Windows, Linux, or macOS.
• Automatic input mode for macOS VDA: When you connect to a macOS VDA, the app switches the input mode to Scancode. The app also sends diagnostic data and records a telemetry data point for this setting.
• Extended keyboard toolbar shortcuts: Maps common shortcuts to match the Citrix Workspace app for ChromeOS model:
  • Copy (Ctrl+C or Command+C)
  • Paste (Ctrl+V or Command+V)
  • Cut (Ctrl+X or Command+X)
  • Select all (Ctrl+A or Command+A)
  • Undo (Ctrl+Z or Command+Z)
  • Find (Ctrl+F or Command+F)
  • Save (Ctrl+S or Command+S)

Improved in session toolbar

The session toolbar has been refreshed with a unified design across iPhone and iPad, including updated notch and keypad assets. The toolbar now behaves consistently across iPad orientations, and the interaction between the in-session keyboard and toolbar has been improved to provide a smoother user experience.

Graphic setting auto sync with native iOS setting

Starting with Citrix Workspace app for iOS 2607, the legacy resolution picker under Settings > Display Options > Resolution is replaced with simplified, intent-based options that align display scaling with native iOS settings. This makes it easier to achieve DPI matching on external monitors by dynamically adjusting virtual desktop sessions to the connected display’s resolution, up to 4K, for optimal clarity and readability.

Faster and more resilient session launch with parallel EDT and TCP connection attempts

Citrix Workspace app for iOS now improves session launch by attempting EDT and TCP connections in parallel. Previously, session establishment relied on a single transport path at a time, which could increase connection setup time when the preferred path was slow to respond or unavailable. With this enhancement, the app can continue with the transport that becomes available first, helping reduce launch latency and improve connection reliability across varying network conditions.

Deprecation notice

• Starting with version 27.3.0, the Allow EDT setting is no longer available in the app UI. Previously, this setting was available at Settings > Advanced > Adaptive transport settings > Allow EDT.

  EDT remains available as an administrator-controlled setting. This update simplifies the app experience and provides consistent EDT configuration through administrative policies.

• Starting with version 26.11.0, the Auto-Configure, XenApp Services, and Access Gateway store addition methods will be deprecated. The Manual Setup option will be removed. The Web Interface option is accordingly moved to the Welcome screen.

For information about deprecated items, see the Deprecation page.

Fixed issues in 26.7.0

• After a period of inactivity, Citrix Workspace app might display the Get Started screen. This occurs even if the user is already logged in to a store. [RFIOS-15780]
• When you use Citrix Workspace app for iOS version 2509, session launches might fail with the error message The session launch ended; either the session was not visible to the user, or the ICA engine did not load properly. [CVADHELP-31115]
• When you try to launch a published app through Citrix Workspace app with the launch method set to Web Browser, the launch might fail with the error message Failed to retrieve ICA. [CVADHELP-33571]
• You might not be able to paste double-byte characters in a VDA session when using Citrix Workspace app for iOS. [CVADHELP-31582]
• On iPad with Citrix Workspace app for iOS 26.3.0, the app might freeze when you enter store credentials, and the enumeration screen might not appear. [CVADHELP-33167]
• When you use an external display in presentation mode, the cursor might stop responding on iPad after local interaction and might not return to the external screen. [CVADHELP-32792]
• You might see the error message Session Error, Failed to Retrieve ICA when you launch a protected resource from a store added in Web Interface mode in Citrix Workspace app for iOS 25.11. [CVADHELP-31580]

Known issues in 26.7.0

When you launch a protected session on an iPhone, a white area might appear at the top of the screen, causing the Windows taskbar to disappear. To work around this issue, change the device orientation to landscape. [HDX-108477]