Parallels Desktop: New x86 emulation on Apple Silicon
Alludo has released a new version of the VM solution Parallels Desktop for macOS. It helps emulate PC software and improves virtual Macs.
OBS camera support in Parallels Desktop: One of the new features with version 20.3.
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Alludo, the parent company of Parallels, has launched a new version of the macOS virtualization solution, Parallels Desktop. Despite the small version number increase, the 20.3 update brings a whole range of interesting improvements.
FEX emulator and USB for macOS VMs
Thanks to the integrated FEX emulator, it is now possible to play a entire range of x86 games and x86 apps, especially older ones, on ARM machines. Parallels Desktop had already started to launch Intel VMs, albeit rather slowly. Performance is expected to improve in the future.
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macOS VMs, which lacked various features even after several years of development, will also be improved. For example, there will be general USB support thanks to a new passthrough option. According to Alludo, this allows completely new workflows for the first time. However, support is not yet perfect – Audio devices and iPhones do not yet work. In addition, Parallels Desktop must be running on a Sequoia machine (macOS 15).
Medical app supports more MDM and OBS
Users of the Dragon Medical One medical app for voice-based clinic documentation are to receive direct support from May, including via the Coherence-Modus with Windows windows on the Mac. Alludo has cooperated with the manufacturer, and the Nuance PowerMic is also supported. When installing Parallels Desktop, admin rights can now also be approved using Touch ID and there is improved activation control for MDM-managed Macs. Also, useful: Users of the popular virtual camera solution OBS can now use a camera integrated on macOS directly under Windows for the first time, for example for Zoom or Teams.
Parallels Desktop is offered in different versions. After a free trial period, the standard version currently costs 75 euros per year (standard price: 100 euros). A Pro and Business version as well as an Enterprise version are also available. According to Alludo – developers should opt for the Pro version, which supports more RAM and more virtual CPUs, for example. This currently costs 90 euros per year, the regular price is 120 euros.
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