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VMware fusion currently unable to run x86 virtual machines on Apple SIlicon hardware, tech preview in the works to resolve issue

The conversion to Apple Silicon hardware marks a huge step, and a number of software companies are working to catch up. VMware announced on Tuesday that its VMware Fusion software doesn’t currently support installing or running x86 virtual machines on M1-based Macs. The company explained that it is currently working to support the new hardware: […]

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Parallels Desktop 16.5 released, offers native Apple Silicon support, operating system virtualization on M1-based Macs

If you have a spiffy new M1-based Mac, you can now use Parallels to virtualize Windows on your machine. Parallels officially released Parallels Desktop 16.5 on Wednesday, complete with native support for Apple Silicon, allowing users to run the Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview on M1 Macs. The company stated that more than 100,000 M1 […]

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UTM runs on both Intel and M1-based Macs, allows easy virtualization for wide array of platforms

This is pretty cool. UTM allows owners of M1-based Macs to run virtual machines on the new Apple Silicon hardware. The software uses Appleā€™s Hypervisor virtualization framework to run ARM64 operating systems on Apple Silicon at near native speeds. UTM also runs on Intel-based Macs, allowing for x86 and x64-based operating systems to be virtualization, […]

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Rumor: Apple’s transition to ARM processors could begin at WWDC 2020

Apple could announce its long-rumored shift to ARM processors at its WWDC event this month according to a new report. The report, filed by Bloomberg, notes that ARM-based hardware isn’t expected until 2021. Still, the ARM-based Mac is thought to be based on TSMC’s 5nm chip fabrication process. Apple is said to be working on […]

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Apple hires ARM chip designer Mike Filippo, takes another step from Intel CPU reliance

In what could definitely be considered a significant step in its transition form Intel to ARM processors, Apple has hired one of ARM Holding’s Inc.’s top chip engineers. This, in turn, could allow for Apple to create its own new hardware, including devices, new Macs, and a possible headset. Apple has hired Mike Filippo as […]