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It sounds almost unbelievable, but it could happen. I mean, Apple, unlike every other computer company, has successfully transitioned processor architecture twi
by TazeTSchnitzel 11y ago
It sounds almost unbelievable, but it could happen. I mean, Apple, unlike every other computer company, has successfully transitioned processor architecture twice before (68k to PowerPC, PowerPC to Intel). They could pull the same tricks they pulled for PPC to have a smooth transition: x86 emulation on ARM, “Universal” (fat) binaries, and making it easy for developers to port their apps.
- HappyTypist 11y agoThey don't need universal with the App Store. App Store submissions must be in bitcode, allowing Apple to recompile on their end
- TazeTSchnitzel 11y agosnuxoll says that's not the case: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11425761 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11425761