Parallels
Desktop 12 for Mac Launches with 20 Smart and Simple Mac and Windows Tools,
macOS Sierra Readiness, and Over 25 Percent Performance Improvements
Desktop 12 for Mac Launches with 20 Smart and Simple Mac and Windows Tools,
macOS Sierra Readiness, and Over 25 Percent Performance Improvements
Tools to simplify
common tasks to also be available as part of standalone Parallels Toolbox for
Mac app
common tasks to also be available as part of standalone Parallels Toolbox for
Mac app
Singapore – August 18, 2016 –
Parallels® (www.parallels.com/about),
a global leader in cross-platform solutions and creator of the No. 1-selling
software for running Windows® applications
on a Mac®, today launched Parallels Desktop® 12 for Mac (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12).
Parallels Desktop 12 is macOS Sierra ready, includes up-to 25 percent
performance improvements, and features more than 20 simple single-function
tools and utilities which are also available as a standalone Parallels Toolbox
for Mac app. In addition, all Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac customers will
receive a one-year subscription to an industry-leading backup solution from
Acronis True Image, which includes a fast incremental backup feature that
reduces the time and size of subsequent backups ups and provides up to 500 GB
of free online storage.
Parallels® (www.parallels.com/about),
a global leader in cross-platform solutions and creator of the No. 1-selling
software for running Windows® applications
on a Mac®, today launched Parallels Desktop® 12 for Mac (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12).
Parallels Desktop 12 is macOS Sierra ready, includes up-to 25 percent
performance improvements, and features more than 20 simple single-function
tools and utilities which are also available as a standalone Parallels Toolbox
for Mac app. In addition, all Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac customers will
receive a one-year subscription to an industry-leading backup solution from
Acronis True Image, which includes a fast incremental backup feature that
reduces the time and size of subsequent backups ups and provides up to 500 GB
of free online storage.
New utilities featured in all editions of Parallels Desktop 12
for Mac make it easy to perform common tasks with simple single-function tools
for both the Mac and Windows virtual machines (VMs). Parallels Desktop for Mac
Pro and Business Edition subscribers, and Parallels Toolbox for Mac
subscribers, also receive free updates of additional tools which will be made
available every quarter. Initial tools include:
for Mac make it easy to perform common tasks with simple single-function tools
for both the Mac and Windows virtual machines (VMs). Parallels Desktop for Mac
Pro and Business Edition subscribers, and Parallels Toolbox for Mac
subscribers, also receive free updates of additional tools which will be made
available every quarter. Initial tools include:
· Distraction-free
presentation modes for both Mac and Windows VMs, including:
presentation modes for both Mac and Windows VMs, including:
o Hide
Desktop Files
Desktop Files
o Do Not
Disturb
Disturb
o Keep Mac
Awake.
Awake.
· Archive,
encrypt and password protect all of your files.
encrypt and password protect all of your files.
· Simply
capture screen shots or record video of a screen, window or area.
capture screen shots or record video of a screen, window or area.
· Download
videos from YouTube, Facebook and other websites with a single click.
videos from YouTube, Facebook and other websites with a single click.
· Time
management tools—an alarm, timer, date countdown and stopwatch.
management tools—an alarm, timer, date countdown and stopwatch.
· Unpack files
from ZIP, RAR and many other formats.
from ZIP, RAR and many other formats.
“Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac joins our long history of
innovations in ease of use and personalization,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels
president. “In addition to delivering our best Windows-on-Mac performance and
experience, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac simplifies a number of everyday tasks
for millions of our customers in all walks of life.”
innovations in ease of use and personalization,” said Jack Zubarev, Parallels
president. “In addition to delivering our best Windows-on-Mac performance and
experience, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac simplifies a number of everyday tasks
for millions of our customers in all walks of life.”
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac also adds the
ability to purchase Windows 10 and simply install it via the Parallels Desktop
Wizard, and a Scheduled Windows Maintenance option so Windows Updates and
maintenance can take place overnight or at times when it is not disruptive to a
user’s workflow.
ability to purchase Windows 10 and simply install it via the Parallels Desktop
Wizard, and a Scheduled Windows Maintenance option so Windows Updates and
maintenance can take place overnight or at times when it is not disruptive to a
user’s workflow.
PC and Xbox® game
players will get increased support in Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. Parallels
engineers worked with Blizzard Entertainment® and
optimized Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac to support Overwatch™, a popular 2016 PC
and Xbox game that sold more than 15 million copies in just over two months.
Parallels Desktop also supports the Windows 10 Xbox app, enabling people to
stream and play Xbox games on their Mac devices.
players will get increased support in Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac. Parallels
engineers worked with Blizzard Entertainment® and
optimized Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac to support Overwatch™, a popular 2016 PC
and Xbox game that sold more than 15 million copies in just over two months.
Parallels Desktop also supports the Windows 10 Xbox app, enabling people to
stream and play Xbox games on their Mac devices.
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac Product Feature
Highlights
Highlights
· Parallels
Toolbox for Mac: 20 tools that simplify everyday tasks on your Mac.
Toolbox for Mac: 20 tools that simplify everyday tasks on your Mac.
· Simplified
backup: One year of Acronis True Image 500 GB cloud backup storage, which can
backup new incremental changes to a VM, instead of having to resave an entire
VM and changes every time changes are made.
backup: One year of Acronis True Image 500 GB cloud backup storage, which can
backup new incremental changes to a VM, instead of having to resave an entire
VM and changes every time changes are made.
· Support
for Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch PC game.
for Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch PC game.
· Support
for Windows 10 Xbox app, for streaming and playing all Xbox games on a Mac
for Windows 10 Xbox app, for streaming and playing all Xbox games on a Mac
· Schedule
Windows updates for an appropriate time at night to avoid time-consuming
disruptions during your day.
Windows updates for an appropriate time at night to avoid time-consuming
disruptions during your day.
· Control
storage space used by VMs directly from the Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra.
storage space used by VMs directly from the Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra.
· Store
Microsoft Edge™ and Internet Explorer® passwords
in Mac Keychain®.
Microsoft Edge™ and Internet Explorer® passwords
in Mac Keychain®.
· Assign
special behaviors to Windows apps, such as Always Open Full Screen or Always
Hide Other Apps, so they play even better on your Mac.
special behaviors to Windows apps, such as Always Open Full Screen or Always
Hide Other Apps, so they play even better on your Mac.
· Easily
cancel time-consuming VM actions.
cancel time-consuming VM actions.
· Open
documents from SharePoint® and
Office 365® in Microsoft Office
for Windows desktop applications directly from your favorite Mac browser.
documents from SharePoint® and
Office 365® in Microsoft Office
for Windows desktop applications directly from your favorite Mac browser.
· Keep
Windows ready in the background, instead of suspending the VM, to instantly
open Windows applications and documents.
Windows ready in the background, instead of suspending the VM, to instantly
open Windows applications and documents.
· Outlook® for Windows now features your recently
accessed documents, both Mac and Windows, so they are conveniently available to
select when you add attachments to your emails.
accessed documents, both Mac and Windows, so they are conveniently available to
select when you add attachments to your emails.
· Improved
Retina® support for resizing
Windows VMs.
Retina® support for resizing
Windows VMs.
· Archive
VMs to save space in the Pro Edition.
VMs to save space in the Pro Edition.
· Set
resource usage limits for VMs in the Pro Edition.
resource usage limits for VMs in the Pro Edition.
· Network
Conditioner in the Pro Edition now features preconfigured network profiles
(Edge, 100 percent loss, 3G, DSL, Very Bad Network and Wi-Fi) to make testing a
breeze, as well as customizable settings.
Conditioner in the Pro Edition now features preconfigured network profiles
(Edge, 100 percent loss, 3G, DSL, Very Bad Network and Wi-Fi) to make testing a
breeze, as well as customizable settings.
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac performance improvements include: *
· Up to 90
percent faster Snapshot creation.
percent faster Snapshot creation.
· Up to 60
percent faster suspend of VMs.
percent faster suspend of VMs.
· Up to 25
percent faster Shared Folders performance.
percent faster Shared Folders performance.
· Compile
Visual Studio® projects
on shared folders up to 25 percent faster.
Visual Studio® projects
on shared folders up to 25 percent faster.
· Up to 10
percent battery life improvement.**
percent battery life improvement.**
· Enjoy
improved VM responsiveness when your Mac is low on free memory.
improved VM responsiveness when your Mac is low on free memory.
Availability and Pricing
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac, Parallels Desktop for Mac Pro
Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition are available today for
subscribers and upgraders from Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12),
and general availability is Aug. 23 online at www.parallels.com/desktop and
at local retail and online stores worldwide.
Edition and Parallels Desktop for Mac Business Edition are available today for
subscribers and upgraders from Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 (www.parallels.com/upgradedesktop12),
and general availability is Aug. 23 online at www.parallels.com/desktop and
at local retail and online stores worldwide.
The recommended retail price (RRP) of Parallels Desktop 12 for
Mac is S$108.00. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 for Mac
perpetual license customers are S$68.00, with an introductory offer to upgrade
to a Parallels Desktop Pro Edition subscription for S$68.00 per year for life.
Mac is S$108.00. Upgrades for existing Parallels Desktop 10 and 11 for Mac
perpetual license customers are S$68.00, with an introductory offer to upgrade
to a Parallels Desktop Pro Edition subscription for S$68.00 per year for life.
Parallels Desktop Pro Edition and Parallels Desktop Business
Edition are available to new customers for US$99.99 per year. Parallels Desktop
Pro Edition and Business Edition include a complimentary Parallels Access® (www.parallels.com/access)
subscription to remotely access up to five Mac or Windows PCs from any device.
Edition are available to new customers for US$99.99 per year. Parallels Desktop
Pro Edition and Business Edition include a complimentary Parallels Access® (www.parallels.com/access)
subscription to remotely access up to five Mac or Windows PCs from any device.
Parallels Toolbox for Mac is a feature of all versions of
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac which will also be available as a stand-alone
subscription product for US$9.99 per year, including all new tools and updates
planned for release every few months. Starting Aug. 23,
a 14-day full-featured free trial can be downloaded and subscription purchased
fromwww.parallels.com/toolbox.
Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac which will also be available as a stand-alone
subscription product for US$9.99 per year, including all new tools and updates
planned for release every few months. Starting Aug. 23,
a 14-day full-featured free trial can be downloaded and subscription purchased
fromwww.parallels.com/toolbox.
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