Here’s Why Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro Only Support 64-Bit Apps

American tech large Google has confirmed that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are the primary Android telephones to solely assist 64-bit apps.

According to Android Developers, explaining the few advantages to dropping assist for 32-bit apps, the corporate said that not solely does it scale back RAM utilization but in addition improves efficiency and safety.

This is a serious transfer as beforehand all Android gadgets that assist 64-bit apps have additionally supported legacy 32-bit apps.

Google expects that over time, gadgets with out assist for 32-bit apps will develop into more and more widespread.

The tech large made this transfer with the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro as a result of they consider the Android ecosystem is able to make the transition. Google says this configuration is quicker as a result of 64-bit apps can entry directions and sources not obtainable to 32-bit apps, provides the report.

It additionally claims that fashionable CPUs can present as much as 25 p.c quicker efficiency when 32-bit assist is dropped. Further, this configuration can liberate 150MB of RAM — which is used whether or not 32-bit apps are working or not.

Developers are inspired to start testing apps and updates for 64-bit-only gadgets. There are developer instruments already obtainable for testing compatibility points with the brand new configuration.

As per the report, Google famous that 32-bit-only gadgets will proceed to serve Android Go, Android TV, and Android Wear and that 32-bit ABIs ought to proceed to be supported.

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones powered by the second-generation Tensor G2 SoC had been launched not too long ago. The Google Pixel 7 worth in India has been set at Rs. 59,999 for the only 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, whereas the Google Pixel 7 Pro prices Rs. 84,999 for the lone 12GB RAM + 128GB storage mannequin.

The Google Pixel 7 incorporates a 6.32-inch full-HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) OLED show with a 90Hz refresh fee. The Pro mannequin has a bigger 6.7-inch Quad-HD (3,120 x 1,440 pixels) LTPO OLED show with a 120Hz refresh fee. The Google Pixel 7 collection smartphones are supplied in three color opinions and can obtain 5 years of safety updates. The Pixel 7 incorporates a 50-megapixel twin rear digicam setup, whereas the Pixel 7 Pro flaunts a triple digicam setup with an extra 48-megapixel telephoto lens. Both telephones characteristic a ten.8-megapixel selfie digicam and have an IP68 ranking for mud and water resistance.