The End of the 32-bit App Era: 64-bit Mobile Operating Systems Become Mainstream

The End of the 32-bit App Era: 64-bit Mobile Operating Systems Become MainstreamWith the development of smartphones, 64-bit mobile operating systems have become the mainstream. The Golden Mark Alliance (Mobile Intelligent Terminal Ecological Alliance) issued a "Notice Regarding the Removal of 32-bit Only Applications," marking the end of the 32-bit app era

The End of the 32-bit App Era: 64-bit Mobile Operating Systems Become Mainstream

With the development of smartphones, 64-bit mobile operating systems have become the mainstream. The Golden Mark Alliance (Mobile Intelligent Terminal Ecological Alliance) issued a "Notice Regarding the Removal of 32-bit Only Applications," marking the end of the 32-bit app era. According to the notice, starting from September 2nd, Golden Mark Alliance members OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi will remove applications from their app stores that only support 32-bit.

In fact, before the notice was issued, major smartphone manufacturers had already begun cleaning up, gradually changing all software requirements to 64-bit. It is reported that as of August 23rd, the 64-bit app adaptation rate of OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, and Lenovo's four software stores has reached over 99.29%.

The main reason for the strong promotion of 64-bit applications is the processor's requirements. All CPUs based on the new ARM architecture have compatibility issues with 32-bit applications from the bottom layer. All processors based on the ARMv9 instruction set can only call the large core when running 32-bit applications, while the super large core and small core cannot be called.

It is reported that the world's first 64-bit CPU was the A7 dual-core processor carried by the 4G Apple iPhone 5s, while the Android side was the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor. Phones carrying previous processors were 32-bit and should have been phased out by now.

The advantages of 64-bit applications include:

• Higher performance: 64-bit applications can utilize a larger memory address space, improving application running speed and handling more complex data.

• Enhanced security: 64-bit systems can provide higher security, reducing the threat of malware.

• Wider compatibility: 64-bit applications support more features, have stronger compatibility, and can better adapt to future development trends.

With the continuous development of technology, 64-bit mobile operating systems have become the mainstream trend. The era of 32-bit applications has come to an end, which will bring users a faster, safer, and more powerful mobile experience.