Parallels Desktop 27 introduces a new Metal-based graphics driver, bringing OpenGL 4.3 support to Windows virtual machines on Apple silicon. This enables professional applications like ArcGIS Pro, ZWCAD, and Blender 4.3 to run efficiently, with performance gains of up to 160% on M3 and newer Macs. The update also adds SME2 instruction support for Linux and Windows VMs on M4 and newer chips, boosting local AI workloads by up to 7x. Developers can now run tools like Ollama and llama.cpp faster, making local AI development more viable. The release includes enterprise features for IT teams, helping manage and deploy Windows on macOS seamlessly.

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform trusted by over 45,000 organizations. Bradley Chambers, an Apple IT admin since 2009, explores the new capabilities after testing the software on his M5 Pro Mac. The improvements extend beyond professional software to gaming, offering a smoother Windows VM experience for users exploring PC gaming on macOS.