New Windows Subsystem for Android Update: Key Improvements for Users

Microsoft has just released a new update for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11, available to all Windows Insider channels. This latest update, version 2301.40000.4.0, introduces several enhancements aimed at improving your overall experience. Here are the key highlights of this update:

Key Improvements:​

1. Audio Input Latency and Reliability:
   • Significant enhancements in audio input latency and overall reliability, ensuring better synchronization and smoother audio experiences.
   []Camera Experience:
   • Camera metadata is now exposed to camera apps, enhancing the overall camera functionality within Android apps.
   []Framerate Performance:
   • Noticeable improvements in framerate performance, with
     benchmarks showing a 10%-20% boost on ARM devices and a 40%-50% boost on x64 devices.
   []Input Handling:
   • Fixed issues related to zooming out in apps using a touchpad or mouse, making navigation more intuitive.
   []Platform Reliability:
   • General improvements to platform reliability, ensuring a more stable and seamless user experience.
   []Enhanced Browser Support:
   • Incorporation of the latest Chromium WebView (version 108), providing up-to-date web standards and security.
   []Privacy Synchronization:
   • Microphone and camera privacy toggles are now synchronized between Windows and Android apps, adding an extra layer of security and privacy control.
2. Security
   Updates:
   • Integration of Android 13 security updates, ensuring your system remains secure with the latest patches.

     How to Provide Feedback:​

     If you encounter any issues with Windows Subsystem for Android™, Microsoft encourages you to submit your feedback via the Feedback Hub under the category:

      Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™

     For additional support and troubleshooting tips, you can refer to the Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows. Developers can also provide feedback on the official GitHub site dedicated to Windows Subsystem for Android™. These improvements reflect Microsoft's ongoing commitment to refining the Windows Subsystem for
     Android™ and enhancing the Windows 11 experience. Have you tried the new update yet? Share your thoughts and experiences below! For more detailed information, you can read the original announcement on the Windows Insider Blog. Stay tuned for more updates and happy testing!