Parallels was acquired by Corel at the end of 2018, and last month Corel - previously owned by Vector Capital - was bought by another private equity firm, KKR. Perhaps the most dramatic developments with Parallels in recent months have been the unexpected change(s) of ownership, which may concern Mac users who have come to rely on this important software tool. The list of new features in v15 isn't, perhaps, as long or impressive as it has been in recent years, but there are some important architectural changes to the software that are designed to keep Parallels Desktop aligned with changes to macOS itself, and which will particularly appeal to business and professional users who are keen to get the best performance from the Windows apps that they need to run on their Macs. This year is no exception, with Parallels Desktop 15 arriving on schedule, just ahead of Catalina itself. The arrival of the new macOS - version 10.15 this year, codenamed 'Catalina' - is generally accompanied by a new version of Parallels Desktop, one of the leading virtualization tools that allows Macs to run Windows applications and software alongside native Mac apps. It's part of the annual Apple lifecycle that the approaching Fall brings new iPhones and new versions of both iOS and macOS. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services.
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