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		TazeTSchnitzel on April 4, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Freedom and security issues on x86 platforms It sounds almost unbelievable, but it could happen. I mean, Apple, unlike every other computer company, has successfully transitioned processor architecture twice before (68k to PowerPC, PowerPC to Intel). They could pull the same tricks they pulled for PPC to have a smooth transition: x86 emulation on ARM, “Universal” (fat) binaries, and making it easy for developers to port their apps.

HappyTypist on April 4, 2016 [–]

They don't need universal with the App Store. App Store submissions must be in bitcode, allowing Apple to recompile on their end

TazeTSchnitzel on April 5, 2016 | [–]

snuxoll says that's not the case: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11425761

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