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Android app support rolls out to Windows 11 Insiders
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft released the first preview of Android apps on Windows 11 today. Insiders in the Beta Channel can test out 50 Android apps on eligible PCs.
Microsoft helps developers get Android apps onto Windows 11
By Sean Endicott last updated
A new document from Microsoft helps developers get their Android apps onto Windows 11 through the Windows Subsystem for Android.
Microsoft Edge Canary for Android now supports long screenshots
By Sean Endicott published
The latest build of Edge Canary for Android adds the option to take long screenshots of websites.
Amazon Appstore appears in Microsoft Store, though it doesn't work yet
By Sean Endicott published
A listing for the Amazon Appstore has been spotted in the Microsoft Store. You can’t download it yet, but its appearance could mean that Android app support is one step closer to testing.
Windows 11 Android app benchmarks leave more questions than answers
By Sean Endicott published
Alleged benchmarks for the Windows Subsystem for Android have appeared online. If accurate, they show that some PCs will be able to run Android apps well on Windows 11.
Windows 11 won't support Android apps at launch. Do you care?
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 won't support Android apps when it launches on October 5, 2021. We'd like to know if you're bothered about the delay.
Windows Subsystem for Android discovered in Microsoft Store, but it doesn't work yet
By Sean Endicott last updated
A listing for the Windows Subsystem for Android has been spotted in the Microsoft Store. It doesn’t work, however, as it’s only a placeholder.
Microsoft delays Android app support on Windows 11 into 2022
By Zac Bowden published
Android apps on PC are going to have to wait a bit longer.
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