Last December, Microsoft launched “Windows 10 on ARM” to introduce features like ultra-long battery life and “Always Connected Devices.” To do this, the company partnered with Qualcomm, Asus, HP, and others to create and launch a new category of devices.
However, as experts have pointed out, one of the biggest and most obvious limitations of these computers remains that they can't run 64-bit applications. However, Microsoft is planning to make some changes, and for the first time we're hearing something for sure.
According to Engadget, Windows General Manager Erin Chappie announced that the company will be showcasing an SDK for 64-bit ARM applications at the upcoming Microsoft Build Developer Conference in May.
Developers will be able to use the ARM SDK for .exe (desktop) versions, as well as for Store (UWP) versions of apps. It remains to be seen whether developers will be enticed enough to support Microsoft's vision of creating apps for computers with ARM chips.
At the moment, there is not enough information about the public availability of the SDK as well as about the applications that are ready to work on such devices. However, such a step from Microsoft is undoubtedly welcome and will help Windows on ARM devices gain greater utility. Perhaps it will fill the gap of support for x86 64-bit applications for Windows 10 on ARM.
