Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro First Android Phones to Support Only 64-bit Apps

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Tech giant Google's newly launched Pixel 7 and 7 Pro appear to be the first set of Android smartphones that only support 64-bit apps.

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In addition, several users reported that their new Pixel phones could not sideload certain apps, likely the 32-bit ones, citing sources, a media source reported.

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If users try to install 32-bit apps, Google blocks them by displaying the message "app not installed as the app isn't compatible with your phone"

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The report also mentioned that this change would not impact users' experience because, over the past decade, Google has spent a significant amount of time building up support for 64-bit in Android.

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The Google Play Store has required all apps to have 64-bit support since August 2019, and it also stopped serving 32-bit apps without 64-bit support.

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Powered by Google's next-generation Tensor G2 processor and shipping with Android 13, the Pixel 7 is priced at Rs 59,999 and the Pixel 7 Pro is priced at Rs 84,999 in the country.

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Snow, Obsidian, and a new Hazel colour. With a 6.3-inch display and smaller bezels, the Pixel 7 packs advanced features.

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Improvements into a smaller profile in three colours: Snow, Obsidian, and a new Lemongrass colour.

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