Parallels has announced Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac with macOS Sierra support and new features.
The company has also announced a new standalone app called Parallels Toolbox, allowing users to perform some simple tasks that are not necessarily tied to visualization.
Parallels Desktop 12 Arrives Packed with New Features
The new features of Parallels Desktop 12 include the option to have Windows 10 "always on" in the background, the ability to instantly launch Windows applications, the ability to schedule incremental backups and Windows updates, the ability to assign special behaviors for Windows applications, improved integration for Microsoft Edge, Outlook and Office 365, and support for Xbox applications. Additionally, Parallels has partnered with Blizzard to offer specific support for the hit game. Overwatch.
Many performance improvements
The version of 12 Parallels Desktop it is also much faster- 60 percent faster virtual machine sleep, 25% faster and 25% faster shared folder performance, compiles Visual Studio projects 10 percent faster, and improves performance by up to XNUMX% battery life in "certain environments."
The company is also promoting a new standalone app called Parallels Toolbox. This "toolbox" places a drop-down menu in Mac menu bar, allowing users to do certain tasks faster. Tasks include the ability to record screen, take screenshots, record audio, convert video, download video, lock screen, and much more.
Price and Availability
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac is priced at $ 79.99. Version 10 and 11 users can upgrade for $ 49.99. The Business and Pro editions are also available with a subscription fee of $ 99.99 per year, although Parallels 10 and 11 users with permanent licenses can upgrade for only $ 49.99 per year.
Parallels Toolbox can be purchased for $ 10 per year, or included with the Parallels Desktop 12 license.
Parallels 10 and 11 users can now upgrade from the website of the company. New users will be able to purchase Parallels 12 and / or Parallels Toolbox starting August 23.