Google is bringing its mobile 64-bit requirement to the wrist. Learn what this means for your favorite smartwatch apps and how developers have six months to comply.
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The latest Steam update brings important changes for those still using 32-bit Windows installations.
Debian maintainers have proactively started implementing fixes for the Y2K38 problem, rather than scrambling at the last minute like in Y2K.
Intel has killed the 64-bit only x86S CPU specification it was planning to do aligned with modern OS like Windows 11.
Microsoft has released a new update to Outlook 2016 for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions. The new update, under KB5002574, receives Group Policy (GP) and GP Editor-related improvements.
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Microsoft is preparing to release the next major Windows 11 feature update, version 24H2, later this year. Reports suggest the RTM is almost here and it's off to a rocky start with broken support.
Remember the open source Windows project called "ReactOS"? The dev team has published a new blog post outlining all the major developments that happened this year like improved UEFI boot support.
Nvidia, last month, released its updated firmware update tool for all 64-bit Windows versions. It fixes black screens and system hang issues if users are running incompatible firmware on older cards.
The proposed x86S CPU architecture from Intel would ditch support for 32-bit apps and operating systems entirely in favor of 64-bit software, but it could support older apps with virtualization.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has made a 64-bit version of its operating system available. It won't run on all Raspberry Pi hardware but it should on some of the more modern hardware.
Valve is planning to remove support for a number of aging configurations in Dota 2, including 32-bit systems, DirectX 9, and OpenGL. The changes will roll out in the coming months.
Microsoft today made the long-awaited announcement that you'll be able to run AMD64 apps in emulation on Windows on ARM. It's coming to all generations of the platform, back to the Snapdragon 835.
Google is working on transitioning Chrome from 32-bit to 64-bit on devices running Android 10. The switch should happen with the release of Chrome 85 for Android in August and improve performance.
Linux Mint 20 has been codenamed Ulyana. All subsequent releases in the 20.x series will also likely start with the letter 'U'. The project also reiterated that it will drop 32-bit ISO support.
Linux Mint's Clement Lefebvre has announced that Linux Mint 20 will ship without support for 32-bit computers. Computers with 64-bit CPUs have been out since 2003 so it shouldn't affect many people.
Today, Google announced that moving forward, it will only support 64-bit versions of Android Studio. The 32-bit version will be deprecated at the end of the year, and will be discontinued in 2020.
Google has announced deadlines for its transition to 64-bit applications in the Play Store. It is important to note that unlike Apple, support for 32-bit applications has not been phased out.
Today at its Ignite conference, Microsoft announced that moving forward, 64-bit versions of Office will be the default options, after years of the 32-bit option showing as recommended.
Today, Microsoft announced that it's released an ARM64 SDK in the latest Visual Studio preview, version 15.8. The SDK not only supports UWP apps, but developers can recompile their Win32 apps for ARM.
Nvidia's latest GeForce drivers appear to be having a frustrating side effect of causing a continuous PC reset loop when updating to v397.31. It's even offered on systems that can't install them.
After starting as the Xbox Media Center, Kodi eventually slipped away from the Xbox to other platforms. After a commitment to UWP, the popular open source app has returned, this time for Xbox One.
Mozilla has (finally) made 64-bit Firefox the default for users running a 64-bit edition of Windows. The switch has taken several years its arrival should help bump up security and reduce crashes.
At WWDC 2017, Apple announced that it will drop support for 32-bit apps. It has now once again posted reminders about this major transition, saying that macOS and iOS 11 apps must support 64-bit.
The XBMC Foundation has announced that Kodi 18 will ship with a 64-bit version for Windows, saying that it's a "big step" toward releasing its upcoming UWP app, which will be available for Xbox One.
The maintainers of the privacy-oriented OS, Tails, have announced that with the release of Tails 3.0, computers with 32-bit processors will no longer be supported. Tails 3.0 is due June 13, 2017.
Details have emerged of Microsoft's plans to bring x86 emulation to Windows 10 Mobile devices with ARM64 processors. Known as 'Cobalt', the functionality is expected to arrive with Redstone 3 in 2017.
Apple has been requiring developers to submit 64-bit apps for over a year now. Beginning with the iOS 10 beta, it would appear that devices will now warn users trying to use older 32-bit applications.
While Windows 10 Mobile is currently only available as a 32-bit OS, it won't be for much longer, as Microsoft revealed today that "even our phones will soon have a 64-bit operating system".
Mozilla has released a new update for its flagship web browser, introducing a 64-bit version for Windows PCs. The update also increases performance and security on all platforms.
Google has now resolved a problem which previously caused 64-bit Chrome to crash instantaneously on Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10525, stating that there will be "no future work on it".
The next high-spec MediaTek chip to make an appearance will be the 64-bit MT6795 based on ARM's big.LITTLE technology. MediaTek has released a teaser showing 1080p video captured at 480fps.
According to a latest post on Google Apps blog, the company is planning to stop developing the browser for 32-bit Mac systems starting November as majority of users are now on 64-bit systems.
Alcatel OneTouch has returned to Windows Phone with the POP 2, the first handset running Microsoft's mobile OS to feature a 64-bit processor, along with 1GB RAM, 4G connectivity and a low price tag.
Lenovo announced two new handsets at IFA 2014, with one of them being a prime competitor to HTC's new Desire 820 and the other one offering some decent specs for its price.
HTC has unveiled its second phone to pack a 64-bit processor, the Desire 820. The mid-range phone offers some great specifications, though pricing has yet to be announced.
HTC has announced the Desire 510, the first ever 64-bit Android phone and the first device to feature the new Snapdragon 410 chipset - and it's also the company's most affordable 4G handset to date.
If you use Chrome and are on a 64bit machine, there is a new version of Chrome out now that bumps up the version number to 37: the build is available for Windows, OS X and Linux.
HTC, the company which introduced the world to the Android OS, is expected to announce the world's first 64-bit octa-core smartphone at this year's IFA event on September 4th.
Google has released a more stable beta release of its new 64-bit Chrome browser for Windows 7 and 8, replacing the earlier Canary and Developer builds, which were first announced in June.
Details have emerged of HTC's 8.9-inch 'Volantis' tablet - which some believe will be released as the Nexus 9 - with reported specs including a 64-bit Tegra K1 CPU, 2560x1600px display and 5GB of RAM.
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