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  • Parallels Desktop for Mac falls in line with Apple’s branding, releasing Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac

    Parallels Desktop for Mac falls in line with Apple’s branding, releasing Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac

    When in doubt, go with Apple’s marketing strategy.

    Parallels on Tuesday released Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac, following Apple’s release-year branding. The new software offers support for macOS 26 Tahoe as well as Windows 11 25H2.

    The main changes this time is support for the inbound operating systems. It is optimized to work on macOS Tahoe 26, complete with some aesthetic changes to match the new appearance of Apple’s OS.

    Other changes include macOS 26 Tahoe support that accommodates new limitations on background processes. The new Parallels version’s background processes, such as setup routines and Coherence mode, will continue to work as normal. Another new change is that Windows virtual machines will now see the available disk space on the Mac itself. The change can potentially give users more control over managing their Mac’s storage, and potentially prevent freezes and crashes based on limited available storage.

    For the corporate marketplace, Parallels says the software has passed the SOC 2 Type II audit for the latest reporting period. This works as an assurance that enterprise-level privacy and security controls are in place. The new version also introduces documentation to help IT administrators deploy individual Windows apps on a Mac, without providing the full user interface to users.

    In addition, Jamf Pro users will be able to monitor and manage Windows OS updates within Windows (VMs) virtual machines as opposed to using in-VM tools.

    Parallels also says that administrators will be able to access the Parallels Desktop Enterprise Management Portal. It provides granular controls for settings concerning shared folders, accessing USB ports, clipboard sharing, and other network functions.

    Parallels Desktop 26 is available now, with a 14-day trial available. It Standard Edition retails for $64.99 per year with a 35 percent discount, or $219.99 as a one-time purchase. Parallels Desktop Pro Edition retails for $77.99 per year with a 35 percent discount, normally $119.99. Parallels Desktop Business Edition is $97.49 per year, again with a 35 percent discount, but has a regular price of $149.99.

    If you’ve had a chance to try the new Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via AppleInsider and Parallels

  • Apple promotes Arthur D. Levinson to chairman of the board

    It’s time to step up to the plate.

    According to the company’s press release, Apple has named Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D. as its new non-executive Chairman of the Board.

    Levinson replaces Steve Jobs in the chairman role, who was briefly named Apple’s chairman following his resignation as its chief executive.

    Levinson has served as a co-lead director on Apple’s board since 2005, and has served on three board committees— audit and finance, nominating and corporate governance, and compensation. Apple noted he will continue to serve on the audit committee.

    Levinson also serves as the chairman of Genentech, Inc., a biotech firm he lead as chief executive from 1995 through 2009, and is a member of the board of directors at pharmaceutical firm Roche.

    Apple’s new chief executive Tim Cook said in a statement that “Art has made enormous contributions to Apple since he joined the board in 2000. He has been our longest serving co-lead director, and his insight and leadership are incredibly valuable to Apple, our employees and our shareholders.”

    Levinson stated, “I am honored to be named chairman of Apple’s board and welcome Bob to our team. Apple is always focused on out-innovating itself through the delivery of truly innovative products that simplify and improve our lives, and that is something I am very proud to be a part of.”

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.