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Apple is (gradually) transitioning to ARM as we speak, right before our very eyes: the T2 chip and Bitcode. The A-series chips in the iPhone and iPad seem to c
by runjake 7y ago
Apple is (gradually) transitioning to ARM as we speak, right before our very eyes: the T2 chip and Bitcode.
The A-series chips in the iPhone and iPad seem to compare pretty favorable to Intel processors in the low to mid end.
Now imagine a version of the A-series processor with more space, thermal headroom, and cores.
- ksec 7y ago>the T2 chip and Bitcode. BitCode is iOS only.
- runjake 7y agoThere's a plan for that. https://www.highcaffeinecontent.com/blog/20190518-Translating-an-ARM-iOS-App-to-Intel-macOS-Using-Bitcode https://www.highcaffeinecontent.com/blog/20190518-Translatin...
- saagarjha 7y agoThat article is overly optimistic and only works for the very specific, tailored example application. However, Bitcode is essentially repackaged LLVM IR so it's not hard to see it coming to macOS.