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by gfodor
4574 days ago
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I think one thing most commentators are missing re: 64-bit in the 5S is that Apple is not putting the 64-bit processor in there for phones today, but for phones tomorrow. The 5S, as they state, is its "forward looking" platform. If you want a phone that optimizes things differently, look to the 5C. The 5S is there so the compiler, app developers, and the overall ecosystem move to 64-bit and get the kinks out earlier rather than later. |
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This is a good point, and it's the first time I'm hearing it stated so succinctly.
With 64 bit mainstream chips, the manufacturers got to roll them out slowly, first to the scientific computing community and then into server applications before finally tackling widespread desktop adoption. Given that there's not an equivalent path in the mobile space, I guess you have to test the waters somewhere.