Samsung has confirmed its next high-end smartphones will feature 64-bit processors.
The announcement follows the launch of the iPhone 5S, the first handset to include the technology.
Apple boasted its A7 chip offered "desktop-class architecture".
However, experts say most apps are unlikely to see much immediate benefit from the shift from 32-bit tech and that it could introduce compatibility problems in the future.
The Android operating system would need to be updated before Samsung's Galaxy devices could take advantage of a shift to 64-bit.
full news: BBC News - Samsung backs Apple's 64-bit chip smartphone chip switch
The announcement follows the launch of the iPhone 5S, the first handset to include the technology.
Apple boasted its A7 chip offered "desktop-class architecture".
However, experts say most apps are unlikely to see much immediate benefit from the shift from 32-bit tech and that it could introduce compatibility problems in the future.
The Android operating system would need to be updated before Samsung's Galaxy devices could take advantage of a shift to 64-bit.
full news: BBC News - Samsung backs Apple's 64-bit chip smartphone chip switch
