D27.Next.10.4.0.0

Delphi 10.4

Embarcadero RAD Studio 10.4 (codename not yet revealed) to be released sometime in 2020.

Related: Delphi Master Release List

Anticipated New Features 10.4.0

• Standardized memory model across all platforms
• Unified installer for Online and Offline installations
• GetIt package manager enhancements
• Language Server Protocol (LSP) support for Delphi
• Language enhancements (managed records?)
• VCL High DPI Styles support
• VCL Per control styling
• Android+iOS: Admob support
• macOS/iOS: Metal 2 GPU driver support

Anticipated New Features 10.4.1+

• iOS 13 simulator support
• MSIX app packaging format support
• Consolidation of multiple debuggers
• Full high-DPI support in IDE

External Links

• 2019-11-21 Twitter Reply by Marco Cantu We expect to roll back the traditional Delphi memory model for mobile platforms in 10.4
• 2019-08-12 Blog Post by Sarina DuPont August 2019 Roadmap Update
• 2019-05-23 Blog Post by Sarina DuPont May 2019 Roadmap Commentary from Product Management
• 2018-11-21 Blog Post by Marco Cantu Deferring Delphi Managed Records Support
• 2018-11-07 Blog Post by Marco Cantu Custom Managed Records Coming in Delphi 10.3

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