Windows and macOS apps in perfect harmony on your Mac device? Parallels Desktop version 20 says yes

Date:
Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:11:38 +0000

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Parallels Desktop 20 lets Mac users run Windows apps effortlessly, with improved performance, full macOS Sequoia support, and AI integration.

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The latest version of the Parallels Desktop app for Mac (version 20) has just gotten a pretty exciting update for fans of both macOS and Windows 11. Parallels Desktop is an app that enables users to run Windows right on their Mac devices. If youre using one of the best MacBooks or Macs available right now but want to use Windows apps that may not offer a macOS version, you
could very well be in luck with this development.

Parallels Desktop for Mac version 20 is designed to work with Apples soon-to-be-released public build of macOS Sequoia (expected to debut
September 16), as well as the upcoming version of Windows 11, 24H2, also expected to debut very soon. Parallels Desktop also currently happens to be the only way youll be able to run Windows 11 on newer Mac devices equipped with one of Apples Silicon chips (which are based on Arm chip architecture). AI for the Mac guy

If youre intrigued by the onset of consumer AI products on our personal devices, youll be interested to hear that Parallels Desktop for Mac 20 is going to include a Parallels AI Package. This is designed for developers who want to work with AI tools and itll be available to paying subscribers Parallels Desktop for Mac Business and Enterprise editions.

If you get Parallels Desktop for Mac 20, you can look forward to improved and speedier performance while using Windows programs side-by-side with macOS
apps all on your Mac device. If youre using a Mac fitted with an Apple
Silicon chip (M1 to M4), you can actually expect performance boosts of as
much as 80% for certain tasks you carry out using Parallels. Parallels is the only viable choice of software for Mac users who want to run Windows apps on their device. (Image credit: Parallels)

This is apparently thanks to an additional boost thanks to a more efficient Prism emulator, developed by Microsoft, which makes it possible to run
Windows applications designed to run on x86 processing chips on Arm-based chips instead. In these instances, Prism and Parallels work together to deliver fast Windows 11 app performance on Arm-based devices. Prism emulation was pioneered thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Qualcomm to deliver the latters new Snapdragon X Elite chips for Windows laptops, but thanks to Parallels, Apple fans now get to benefit too. Working in parallel

If youre a Mac user and want to try Parallels Desktop for yourself, youll
need to purchase it for $129.99, or you can upgrade from a previous version
if youve already purchased it. Its also on offer as a subscription service
for $99 a year for the Standard Edition, and there are other editions available for users looking for more specialized uses and features.

With Parallels Desktop for Mac 20, the focus on full support for macOS
Sequoia ensures a smooth experience for Mac users eager to update to Apples latest operating system. Whats particularly interesting is how Microsofts Prism emulator, designed to improve the performance of older Windows apps on Arm-based PCs, is now significantly boosting Apple Silicon Macs in running those same legacy apps - something Microsoft probably never saw coming.

Its a fascinating turn of events, potentially hinting at a future where Windows and macOS become more closely intertwined, giving users more choice than ever before when it comes to how people use operating systems and their PCs in general. While Microsoft likely didnt intend for Prism to become such
a key player in enhancing Windows app performance on Apples hardware, I hope the two tech giants embrace this - because, as weve seen historically, when Apple and Microsoft work in tandem, magic can happen. You might also like... How to install macOS 15 Sequoia public beta on your Mac or MacBook Apples surprise early launch of macOS 15 Sequoia could suggest exciting Apple Intelligence features or a boring update Time's up for Windows 11 21H2 and 22H2: Microsoft's final call before its next Patch Tuesday mandatory update
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/mac-os/windows-and-macos-apps-in-perfect-h armony-on-your-mac-device-parallels-desktop-version-20-says-yes


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