Parallels Desktop 16 revamped to run Windows faster on macOS Big Sur
The developer says 25 person-years of work was needed to bring Parallels to Big Sur, but won't comment on whether it will support Windows on Apple Silicon.
Windows
William Gallagher
Windows 10X delayed, devices won't arrive until 2021
Microsoft's initiative to produce Windows 10X has reportedly hit some roadblocks, with a report claiming devices using it won't launch until 2021, with dual-screen devices arriving in 2022.
Malcolm Owen
Rumor: New Apple app for Windows launching soon
Apple is supposedly on the verge of launching a new first-party app for Microsoft's Windows 10, a move that could see the tech giant replace iTunes with standalone streaming apps.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple releases beta of ProRes RAW for Windows 10
Apple is making it easier for video editors to work with footage encoded in ProRes RAW within their preferred workflow, by releasing beta software for Windows allowing Adobe video editing tools to use ProRes RAW files on PCs.
Apple working on new media apps for Windows
A recent job listing reveals Apple is looking to grow its presence on Windows with new media-centric apps, potentially hinting at plans to expand beyond the company's current iTunes and iCloud offerings.
Mikey Campbell
How Apple's dramatic rise in computing flipped an OS myth
The history of personal computing is often told in terms of operating systems: the dramatic battle between IBM's DOS PC vs Apple's Macintosh; the emergence of fiefdoms of promising independents such as Amiga OS, NeXTSTEP and BeOS; and ultimately the crushing destruction of any PC OS competition under the homogenous, global and permanent rule of Microsoft's Windows platform. But these stories often resulted in inaccurate conclusions, because the OS platform wasn't the only important factor in picking winners and losers.
Daniel Eran Dilger
Apple's iTunes for Windows update closes off ransomware attack vector
Apple has patched an exploit in Bonjour, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows that was an open door for ransomware to attack systems.
Mike Wuerthele
Duet Display update will allow Mac users to extend displays to Android tablets
Shortly before Apple releases its Sidecar feature in macOS Catalina to allow Mac screen mirroring and extension onto iPads, the makers Duet Display are soon to release a version that will allow users to use an Android tablet as a Mac display.
How to watch today's new iPhone event live
Wherever you are, and whatever devices you've got with you, you'll be able to watch Apple unveil the new 2019 iPhones live. Here's how.
Amber Neely
Roger Fingas
Christine McKee
