It's around this time of year that we might start looking forward to a new version of Parallels Any word on what might be in store for Parallels v20 when it lands? Incidentally, is there a beta program that is perhaps open to Pro subscribers?
I've been looking specifically for a beta program but have yet to locate anything, i don't suppose you can point me in the right direction?
Apologies, I clearly didn't read this properly Checking their website or contacting support directly can provide the most current information on beta availability and upcoming features.
Hmm. I'd be interested in beta testing too. Can't remember the last time I wasn't on a developer beta.
Are they late with the Release? It's August 24th... The WIKI - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallels_Desktop_for_Mac - shows that in the past Years, since v10 - they were out with the Major Update by now. Version 9 came late on August 29th - so lets see if they come out with v20 next week...
Not even a peep. I guess it could be any day now (historically releases are usually on a Monday or Tuesday) but who knows. If it's not going to be any time soon, it would be nice to get some visibility
Yeah, this is really late. I hope they don't expect me to pay the yearly fee without having released a new version.
We are august the 30th and there is still no new release. Fingers crossed that version 20 is well worth waiting.
I'm a Pro subscriber and I have never been offered any technical previews, despite asking. I've been a Parallels user for 10 years now. September 2, and still no update. They tried to bill me the other day. I'm holding back payment until there is a new version released or my grace period runs out. If still no new version by then, I'll just import into VMware and not renew at all I think, since VMware is free now.
It seems there is definitely a beta program, but it appears to be closed to the general public or otherwise by invitation only. I guess we just wait in the dark for whatever comes out of the woodwork. Some type of communication in this respect would be helpful
I found the changelog for the upcoming release here: https://docs.parallels.com/pdfm-ug-...els-desktop/whats-new-in-parallels-desktop-20
Yeah it's posted on their blog now also.. not the features I was hoping to see but at least now we know I really enjoy Parallels but would love to see more meaningful community engagement with regard to roadmap + previews
@Mikhail Ushakov 'Expected' is a strong word, but without a steer from Parallels on upcoming features we can only guess/hope I don't have anything to offer that hasn't already been suggested in these forums already But it would be great to have more visibility from Parallels on what feature requests are under consideration, in development, in preview, or straight up never happening. As an example... I quite like how GitKraken organise their feature requests with a mechanism for users to vote - it gives the developers (and other users) a transparent gauge on what is most important to the user base, while also indicating which of those features is under consideration or actively in development. They also publish a roadmap With specific regard for Parallels features.. Personally I'd like to see a technical discussion on native support for DX12, Vulkan and OpenGL 4.6 - and if technologies such as MoltenVK/Zink and others can provide a path to allow any of these API's to be feasibly provided within Parallels (even if only as "experimental")
To me the most "important" is full Direct X 12 support for games. I currently have to have a subscription to Parallels and Windows 11 and an additional subscription to Crossover because of the four programs I "need" Windows for (Diablo IV, Diablo II Resurrected, Links 2003 Golf and Lotus Approach), two will run perfectly on Parallels/Windows 11 and the other two will run perfectly on Crossover. Would prefer only a single subscription (personal preference is Parallels/Windows11).
