- Updated: March 20, 2026
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RAD Studio 13 Florence Update 1 Brings New Delphi ARM Compiler, Android 36, iOS 26 and More
Embarcadero has just released the RAD Studio 13 Florence Update 1 (13.1), delivering a host of powerful enhancements for Delphi, C++Builder and the overall IDE experience. The update introduces a brand‑new Delphi Windows‑on‑Arm (Arm64EC) compiler, expanding support for modern ARM‑based Windows devices. It also upgrades the Android API level to API 36 and iOS SDK to iOS 26, ensuring developers can target the latest mobile platforms.
Key new features include:
- Integrated Bookmarks add‑on for faster code navigation.
- Windows 11 VCL styles and a revamped FireMonkey Style Designer for richer UI design.
- Enhanced Delphi Language Server Protocol (LSP) with LSIF support, improving code intelligence.
- C++Builder receives modern Win64 quality improvements and better debugger DPI handling.
- IDE and debugger UI updates for high‑DPI displays.
- Numerous VCL and FireMonkey quality fixes.
- FireDAC driver updates for improved database connectivity.
- Web tooling upgrades, including HTTP Server‑Sent Events (SSE) support and TLS 1.3 compatibility.
This release reinforces Embarcadero’s commitment to delivering a unified, high‑performance development environment across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
For a detailed look at the full changelog, visit the original announcement. Stay updated with more insights on cutting‑edge development tools at UBOS Tech Development Tools.
Andrii Bidochko
CTO UBOS
Andrii Bidochko is an AI entrepreneur and researcher focused on AI agents, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems. He writes about the technologies shaping the future of machine intelligence, from frontier models and agent architectures to real-world AI applications.