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Recall back in December 2016, when Microsoft and Qualcomm first announced plans to introduce Windows 10 PCs capable of running x86 applications on Snapdragon processors. However, a limitation is that these PCs lack the capability to run 64-bit applications.
Windows 10 ARM will support 64-bit applications in the upcoming May.
According to Engadget's report, at Microsoft's upcoming 2018 Build developer conference, the company will unveil an SDK for developers to compile their applications for ARM64.
UWP applications are compiled into 3 packages: ARM, x64, and x86. Previously, ARM 32-bit packages were exclusive to ARM devices like Windows Phone running 32-bit OS. New Windows on ARM PCs run 64-bit OS but still opt for ARM 32-bit packages. If the ARM package is unavailable, the Store will download the x86 package, as x64 is not supported.
The ARM64 SDK will bring minimal changes for end users. Applications may run faster, but it does not address the lack of x64 support.
Most Win32 applications are compatible with Windows 32-bit, but some like Photoshop Elements are not. It's unlikely that Microsoft will add x64 emulation support on Windows 10 ARM.
However, this does not enhance the value of the Universal Windows Platform. Previously, developers used Win32 to develop Windows, and Microsoft has also been tirelessly working to reduce barriers, allowing applications to be brought to the Store by packaging Win32 apps like Store apps.
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Developers will demonstrate significant performance improvements with UWP on ARM PCs, leveraging old technologies like Win32.
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