#windows android

Microsoft has announced that one of their highlighted features won’t be coming with the launch of Windows 11. Microsoft said that native support for Android apps would not be available at launch on October 5. Native Android app support for Windows 11 allows users to install Android apps via the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. In addition, Microsoft has partnered as well with the Amazon AppStore for access to more apps for Windows 11. Microsoft has been working with Amazon and Intel to bring native Android app support to Windows 11, which will allow ARM compiled Android apps to run on Windows’ native x86 platform. Microsoft has started rolling out an upgraded Android app mirroring experience on Windows 11, allowing users to view Android apps using nearly the entire desktop screen through the Phone Link app. The new feature, called Expanded screen, lets Android apps take up around 90% of the display, moving beyond the previously limited phone-sized portrait view. Expanded screen support is included in Phone Link version 1.25112.36.0 and is now available to all users with supported Android devices. Read more in our articles including "Microsoft delays Android support for Windows 11" and "Windows 11 now lets you mirror Android apps in almost full screen via Phone Link".