Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 11 via Microsoft Store
Jun. 24, 2021At its Windows event, Microsoft revealed a bunch offeatures for Windows 11. While all the visual changes Windows 11 brings to overhaul the user experience are great, one feature that manages to stand out is support for Android apps. Yes, you read that right.Windows 11 will come with built-in Android apps support.
Going forward, you no longer have to rely onAndroid emulators for Windowsto run an Android app on your Windows PC. After upgrading to Windows 11, you can access your favorite Android apps from core UI elements, including Start Menu and taskbar. The best part? You candiscover and install apps through Microsoft Store. You can also pin these apps to the taskbar or place them conveniently on the screen with the new Snap Assist.
All these Android apps are coming to Microsoft Store, thanks to Amazon. The company haspartnered with Amazon to integrate Amazon Appstore to Microsoft Store. Powered by the Intel Bridge technology, you can seamlessly download and install Android apps by browsing Amazon’s catalog of Android apps.
The ability to run Android apps is undoubtedly the best Windows 11 feature and should help drive the adoption of the operating system. It also bridges the gap for users looking to access mobile apps on their PC. If you are excited to try out Windows 11, you will have to wait for a week. Microsoft has confirmed that the first Insider build of Windows 11 will start rolling out early next week.
Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
