New Parallels Desktop 16 brings improved Windows experience on Apple Mac
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Parallels today announced the release of Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac with an improved design, increased graphics performance, support for multi-touch trackpad gestures and more. Find the change log below.
What’s new in Parallels Desktop 16:
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3: Up to 20 percent faster DirectX 11 and improved OpenGL 3 graphics in Windows and Linux.
- Increased battery life: Stay productive on the go with up to 10 percent longer battery life when Windows runs in Travel Mode.
- Automatically reclaim disk space: Virtual machines (VMs) can be set to automatically return unused disk space when shutting down.
- New multi-touch gestures for Windows apps: Use smooth zoom and rotate Trackpad multi-touch gestures in Windows apps.
- Enhanced printing: Print on both sides and use more paper sizes, from A0 to envelope.
Parallels Desktop 16 for Mac pricing details:
- Upgrade from any edition to a perpetual license – US$49.99
- New subscription – US$79.99 per year
- New perpetual license – US$99.99
Source: Parallels
