New Parallels update trials x86 Linux & Windows VMs on Apple Silicon

Parallels Desktop 20.2 is out now, with the latest edition including 64-bit x86 emulation for Apple Silicon and more enhancements to make Apple Intelligence Writing Tools work with Windows apps.Using x64 emulation in Parallels to run Windows - Image Credit: ParallelsJanuary's update to the popular virtual machine tool Parallels Desktop brings the software up to version 20.2, just under three months after the update to version 20.1. The latest version adds a few more key changes to the virtualization tool.The big addition is an early technology preview of x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs. Using a proprietary emulation engine, it allows Apple Silicon Macs to run x86_64 virtual machines, for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jan 14, 2025 - 13:34
New Parallels update trials x86 Linux & Windows VMs on Apple Silicon
Parallels Desktop 20.2 is out now, with the latest edition including 64-bit x86 emulation for Apple Silicon and more enhancements to make Apple Intelligence Writing Tools work with Windows apps.

Two overlapping windows display tech specifications: a MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Max chip, and a Windows PC showing device details including an Intel Core i7 processor and RAM specifications.
Using x64 emulation in Parallels to run Windows - Image Credit: Parallels

January's update to the popular virtual machine tool Parallels Desktop brings the software up to version 20.2, just under three months after the update to version 20.1. The latest version adds a few more key changes to the virtualization tool.

The big addition is an early technology preview of x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs. Using a proprietary emulation engine, it allows Apple Silicon Macs to run x86_64 virtual machines, for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Linux.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums