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Inspiring
September 11, 2013
Question

Thoughts on Air supporting new Arm 64-bit CPU in iPhone 5s

  • September 11, 2013
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Hi guys,

Just wondering what the info is surrounding Air supporting the 64-bit architecture.

As Apple say the existing 32-bit apps will work fine but, what's the plan going forwards...or isn't there one yet?

Dave.

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Known Participant
October 22, 2014

Why is Adobe mute on this matter?

In less than 4 months we won't be able to update our apps on the iOS app store. We need to be able to tell our clients what is going to happen. If Adobe is not going to deliver on time, we may need to migrate our projects to other technologies ASAP.

This is an emergency Adobe.

Colin Holgate
Inspiring
October 22, 2014

They are not mute. Here are two other threads where Adobe people have joined in:

Re: AIR 64-bit Required By Apple from February 2015

iOS 64-bit support

Known Participant
October 22, 2014

Thanks Colin, I didn't see those threads.

This thread is the first link Google throws so it's good you posted those links for other people to see.

Participating Frequently
October 21, 2014

Well it looks like we'll be needing that 64 bit support rather soon..

64-bit and iOS 8 Requirements for New Apps - News and Updates - Apple Developer

@Adobe.. February is coming up fast.. thoughts on if you'll be able to meet that deadline?

Thanks!

grahamsmith10151448
Inspiring
October 21, 2014

Hi Jake,

There will be a lot of very disappointed developers if this doesn't get sorted in time.

This will really put people off AIR if it ain't possible to submit apps for a significant length of time after the deadline. We still wait to

update users properly for the new iPhones   ... and they came out over a month ago.

Adobe need to workout a better relationship with Apple and get a heads up on these events, instead of just reacting at last minute .

Graham

Romil Mittal
Adobe Employee
Adobe Employee
September 11, 2013

Hi Dave,

We would certainly like to support 64-bit architecture natively, but honestly it is too early to comment on that. We will be evaluating this capability and the possible resulting gains, and based on that will take a call.

Will keep you guys posted.

Thanks,

-romil

(AIR Engineering)

DaveCatesAuthor
Inspiring
September 12, 2013

Hey Romil,

Thanks for the prompt reply!

Just curious but great to have dialogue

Any thoughts on the Nokia/Windows/Microsoft news? Does that alter plans at all to support Windows mobile as Unity and Marmalade amongst others do?

Appreciated that market-share isn't great compared to iOS and Android but, clients consistently want to support it.

Air rocks

Romil Mittal
Adobe Employee
Adobe Employee
September 12, 2013

Hi Dave,

No, as of now, there hasn't been any further change in the plans for Windows mobile.

-romil

Inspiring
September 11, 2013

I'm curious too.

But (in general), one app design/updated to 64 bit, can still run in older devices or have to be shiped in 2 versions (like HD apps) ?