32-bit to 64-bit Migration Services for iOS Apps

When Apple released the iOS 8.1 update recently, it also pushed forward another significant change. Come February 2015, all the apps submitted to the App Store will need to include 64-bit support and build with iOS 8 SDK. For businesses looking at submitting new apps or update their existing apps, they need to go 64-bit mandatorily.

Many 32-bit iOS apps though have still not moved the 64-bit way. However, expect them to migrate from 32-bit to 64-bit soon. And there are compelling reasons to do so. If you have a 64-bit device (iPhone 5S, iPad Air and higher), expect a significant performance boost in your app with the new change. Experts say that 64-bit code will run close to 40% faster than 32-bit code. It makes sense for applications to be on 64-bit code, especially with a large pool of iOS devices being powered by 64-bit chips.

To make full use of the capabilities present in Apple A7, A8 and A8X processors, businesses need to migrate their existing iOS apps from 32-bit to 64-bit. Otherwise, their app will lag behind when it comes to competition. While 32-bit apps already run faster on A7 processors and above, converting them to 64-bit will enhance their performance even further. Apps that do not stand to benefit too much from the performance gain aspect will gain in terms of memory efficiency.

Moreover, Apple adopts a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to the latest developer tools. So while it is not mandatory for existing 32-bit apps to go 64-bit, you never know when the development landscape might change. It makes perfect business sense to prepare for the future.

And helping you prepare for the future is e-Zest’s 32-bit to 64-bit Migration Services for iOS Apps. Our developers have been quick to embrace the latest iOS developer tools. Even earlier in 2014, when Apple mandated the switch to Xcode 5 and adopt new design rules for iOS 7, e-Zest’s iOS developers were at it from Day Zero performing their business as usual. Our iOS engineers have already started building iOS apps which warrant 64-bit support along with iOS 8 SDK. Give your apps the performance boost by hopping on to the 64-bit bandwagon today.

For more information on 32-bit to 64-bit migration services for iOS apps, write to us at info@e-zest.com.