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Apple reminds developers once again of upcoming 64-bit requirement for iOS apps

Apple has issued what will likely be the final reminder for developers building iOS software about the upcoming changes to requirements for new app submissions. Starting on February 1st, all new apps submitted to the App Store must include 64-bit support and be built using the iOS 8 SDK.

Existing apps already in the store won’t be removed if they don’t meet the standard, but starting in June, any further updates submitted for those apps will need to comply.

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  1. hungarianhc - 9 years ago

    Onward we go! I love Apple pushing devs to move forward.

  2. Andrew Bednarz - 9 years ago

    “but any further updates submitted for those apps will need to comply.” – for updates to existing apps, the deadline for 64bit is JUNE 1st. The FEB 1st deadline only applies to NEW apps.

  3. standardpull - 9 years ago

    I’m sure those that traditionally depend on an ancient and poorly maintained code base hate having to suddenly maintain and test. Poor Intuit. Poor Microsoft.

  4. jacksonhenneyyy - 9 years ago

    So does this mean that anyone with iOS 7 won’t receive App updates anymore?

    • Lukas (@LukkiGi) - 9 years ago

      Not necessarily, you can still build iOS 6 apps. They just have to be built with the iOS 8 SDK, as in the developer needs to use Xcode 6 to submit these apps to Apple.

    • No, A7 has 64- bit devices iPad air and iPhone 5S. And apps will still include 32-bit

      • dugbug - 9 years ago

        However your 64bit device will have more ram due to not having to load 32bit versions of frameworks for the older apps. I think this is the reason behind the push