Windows on ARM Getting x64 (64-Bit) App Support Soon

[Tsing]

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ARM-powered Windows devices like the Surface Pro X are pretty neat because they offer better power efficiency (i.e., longer battery life) and always-on, LTE connectivity, but there’s a major problem: they can only run x86 (32-bit) apps. That means users can’t run some of the world’s more popular applications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Premire Pro, which switched to a 64-bit codebase over a decade ago.



Luckily, Microsoft is remedying that issue. In a blog post regarding the role of Windows PCs, Chief Product Officer Panos Panay confirmed that x64 emulation on ARM is just around the corner, paving the way for running 64-bit apps on ARM-powered Windows 10 devices.



“We are excited about the momentum we are seeing from app partners embracing Windows 10...

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[Brian_B]

Can thank Apple for this

 

[Paul_Johnson]

" Strangely, reviewers have noted that its battery life isn’t much better than its Core-powered siblings, such as the Surface Pro 6. "

You had one job ARM, one job!