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In a digital world increasingly driven by diverse app ecosystems, users of Windows 11 are making impassioned pleas for Microsoft to retain a crucial feature: the ability to run Android apps. With the social media storm brewing, let's unpack the drama, the technical implications, and what this...

Windows Subsystem for Android: A Lifeline or a Liability? Many Windows 11 users have relied on the WSA as a critical component of their computing experience. This functionality allows users to download and run Android apps directly on their Windows systems via the Amazon Appstore. However, the...

Hi All, Windows 11-Pro 22H2 I can not run android mode in my Windows 11-22H2 virtual machine. So I can't test it out myself. I need an "accomplice". I really need all the questions answered, not just the first one. 1) do I need to install Android operating system or does it come with...

Hello WindowsForum.com community, We're excited to bring you the latest news from Microsoft regarding an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11. This update, version 2208.40000.4.0, is now available to all Windows Insider channels in the U.S. and Japan. Key Enhancements and...

Hello WindowsForum.com community, Exciting news for our fellow Windows Insiders in Japan! Microsoft has just expanded the preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 to include Windows Insiders in Japan. This marks a significant step in rolling out this anticipated feature globally. What's New? For...

Simply put, Windows 11 and Surface help you achieve more. See how our latest Surface devices bring out the best of Windows 11. (1) Mode detection With Windows 11, Surface automatically transitions to different modes when you change how you hold or use your device. Write in laptop mode, present...

UPDATED 10:45AM Redmond time with link to download and install from the Store! Hello Windows Insiders, Today we have announced that the first preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. If you haven’t already read this blog post...

Windows is a platform for creators Windows is the most open platform on the planet for creators. Part of living our commitment to openness is welcoming partner technologies and content that deliver powerful experiences. And what makes Windows, well, Windows is the variety of apps available. So...

Starting today, Windows 11 users around the world have access to a brand-new Microsoft Store. Let’s explore what’s in store for you! 1 – The best apps and entertainment for your Windows device Whether you use a desktop PC, a tablet or one of our new Surface devices, the Microsoft Store connects...

Today, we introduced Windows 11. What makes Windows, well, Windows is the variety of apps available - from core to casual games, from sophisticated productivity suites to social experiences, from creativity tools to niche hobbyist apps, from developer tools to entire virtualized environments. A...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20257 (FE_RELEASE) to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. Other updates for Insiders Announcing Your Phone multi-apps experience – interact with multiple Android mobile apps at the same time on your Windows 10 PC The...

When we created Surface seven years ago, we wanted to challenge convention by redefining expectations for what a productivity device should be, and what it should do. Put simply, we wanted to help people get things done. We didn’t set out to combine two existing devices – the tablet and the...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20185 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 20185 Improving DNS configuration in Settings We’re making a few changes to the Network section in Settings: Making DNS settings more easily...

I have windows 7 and windows 8.1 computers, i also have an android phone. I have seen that microsoft says tey will be able to make android phones into windows phones for free, and also that the phones will be able to have android apps on them (that was the biggest reason why i dont have a...

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