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« on: June 07, 2017, 04:05:22 pm »

After High Sierra, 32-bit apps on Mac will be kicked to the curb

Say goodbye to 32-bit apps in macOS High Sierra!



The writing was on the wall for 32-bit macOS apps, given Apple's warnings that 32-bit iOS apps would no longer be supported. As of iOS 11, 32-bit apps and games are a no-go. Launching a 32-bit app will actually display a prompt letting the user know the app has to be updated for iOS 11.

How to check which applications are still 32-bit on iPhone and iPad

Apple's offering up the same early warnings for macOS now. The company announced at its annual WWDC 2017 conference that, beginning in January 2018, 32-bit apps and updates for macOS will no longer be accepted.

The move makes sense. macOS and iOS are getting faster and more powerful. 32-bit apps can't make use of as much processing power and memory that 64-bit apps can. Apple wants the experience on macOS and iOS to be (in its words) buttery smooth. 64-bit apps can help Apple and iOS and macOS developers achieve that goal.

How to check if your macOS apps are 64-bit

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