American tech giant Google has confirmed that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps.
According to android developersExplaining some of the benefits of dropping support for 32-bit apps, the company said that it not only reduces RAM usage but also improves performance and security.
This is a big step as earlier all Android devices that supported 64-bit apps also supported legacy 32-bit apps.
Google It hopes that over time, devices without support for 32-bit apps will become increasingly common.
The tech giant took this step with Pixel 7 And Pixel 7 Pro Because he believes the Android ecosystem is ready to make the transition. Google says this configuration is faster because 64-bit apps can access instructions and resources not available to 32-bit apps, the report adds.
It also claims that modern CPUs can deliver up to 25 percent faster performance when 32-bit support is omitted. In addition, this configuration can free up 150MB of RAM – which can be used whether or not 32-bit apps are running.
Developers are encouraged to start testing apps and updates only for 64-bit devices. There are already developer tools available to test for compatibility issues with the new configuration.
Per the report, Google noted that 32-bit-only devices will continue to serve Android Go, Android TV and Android Wear and should continue to support the 32-bit ABI.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones were powered by the second-generation Tensor G2 SoC. launched recently. The Google Pixel 7 price in India has been set at Rs. 59,999 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while the Google Pixel 7 Pro is priced at Rs. 84,999 for the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage model alone.
Google Pixel 7 sports a 6.32-inch full-HD+ (2,400 x 1,080 pixels) OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. The Pro model sports a 6.7-inch Quad-HD (3,120 x 1,440 pixels) LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Google Pixel 7 series smartphones are offered in three colors and will receive five years of security updates. The Pixel 7 packs a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, while the Pixel 7 Pro sports a triple camera setup with an additional 48-megapixel telephoto lens. Both phones have a 10.8-megapixel selfie camera and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.