Developers Now Permitted to Submit 64-Bit Apps for iPhone 5sApple is now permitting developers to submit 64-bit apps to take advantage of the A7 processor in the iPhone 5s, according to a note posted to the company’s developer site today. Developers with apps that function on both iOS 6 and iOS 7 will be limited to 32-bit development for the time being, but Apple has plans to support a single app binary for both 32-bit and 64-bit apps in the next month.You can submit 64-bit apps for iOS 7 today that take advantage of the power of iPhone 5s. Xcode can build your app with both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries included so it works across all devices running iOS 7. If you wish to continue to support iOS 6 then you will need to build for 32-bit only. Next month we will be making changes that will allow you create a single app binary that supports 32-bit on iOS 6, as well as 32-bit and 64-bit on iOS 7.First unveiled last Tuesday, the iPhone 5s incorporates the first 64-bit processor found in a mobile device. According to Apple, the processor offers double the power and graphics performance of the iPhone 5 and is 40 times faster than the processor of the original iPhone. In addition to an A7 processor, the iPhone 5s also includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, an M7 motion-sensing chip, a number of camera improvements, and better battery life. Apple is not accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5s, which will be available for purchase from Apple’s online store beginning at 12:01 AM Pacific Time on Friday, September 20. Update: Apple has removed the note for unknown reasons. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Twitter to Launch Redesigned iOS App With Emphasis on Media Content • Google Acquires 'Bump', One of the App Store's First Hits • Rockstar Releases 'iFruit' Companion App for 'Grand Theft Auto V' • Apple Updates Guidelines for Case Makers with Details on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c • Rdio Announcing Free Music Service Ahead of iTunes Radio Launch This Week • Apple Retail Stores to Feature 'Touch ID' Demo App as Part of iPhone 5s Sales Push • Japanese Mobile Carriers to Offer iPhone 5s Free On Contract Through Special Promotions • Apple Finalizing Plans for Retail Store at World Trade Center Shopping Mall
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