My ‘dated’ iPhone 13 won’t get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft’s only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks

My 'dated' iPhone 13 won't get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft's only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks

What you need to know

  • Parallels Desktop 20 recently shipped fully optimized for macOS Sequoia.
  • It supports signing in with your Apple ID within the macOS Sequoia virtual machine.
  • Parallels is also expected to bring Apple Intelligence to Windows when macOS Sequoia 15.1 is released. 

As a seasoned tech analyst with over two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed the rise and fall of numerous tech giants. Apple’s journey has always been intriguing, and its recent foray into AI is no exception.


Apple is often seen as a company that has grown and excelled in the field of Artificial Intelligence later than many others, but since the unveiling of its AI strategy across all its technology platforms in June (Apple Intelligence), it has made remarkable progress. This swift advancement in the AI landscape significantly increased Apple’s market value, pushing it over $3 trillion and temporarily placing it as the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft and NVIDIA.

Without a doubt, it’s been a challenging year for Apple. The decrease in iPhone sales within the Chinese market and the perceived failure of their expensive Virtual Reality initiative, the Vision Pro headset, have certainly taken their toll.

Following the debut of the iPhone 16 lineup and the widespread release of their AI-enhanced iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia software upgrades, Apple could potentially regain some market share versus its rivals.

By the way, Parallels Desktop 20 has been released and is specifically optimized for macOS Sequoia. This new version comes with several updates and advancements, such as the ability to sign in using your Apple ID within the virtual machine of macOS Sequoia. To provide some background, Parallels Desktop serves as a platform that enables Mac users to run Linux or Windows on their devices.

The software Parallels is anticipated to receive an update shortly, enabling Windows users to utilize Apple’s intelligent writing tools. Additionally intriguing, the upcoming update for Parallels will introduce Apple’s AI capabilities to Windows, coinciding with the release of macOS Sequoia 15.1.

It’s worth mentioning that Apple has established a rather demanding standard for its AI capabilities, as highlighted by our affiliated site iMore. Interestingly, Apple has stopped producing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

Previously, the company established that only iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent models could access Apple Intelligence. As a result, if you wish to use Apple Intelligence, you’ll need to upgrade to the latest iPhone 16 series, which may require additional investment from your wallet.

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2024-09-18 18:39