Here’s how Microsoft is bringing Android apps to Windows 11
Windows 11 was announced earlier this morning with a variety of improvements and new features which include a brand-new Microsoft Store and Android apps support. Microsoft has announced Android apps will be supported by Windows 11, but there's more to the story: Microsoft is said to be in talks with Amazon to allow Amazon Appstore connectivity.
With the release of Windows 11, the Redmond-based software giant has introduced assistance for Android apps through a partnership that includes Intel as well as Amazon.
Microsoft does not use Emulation technology. Instead, your desktop could run Android applications downloaded through Amazon Appstore and the Microsoft Store directly, but the actual downloading method is powered through Amazon Appstore. That is, Microsoft is offering Amazon Appstore that is currently accessible for Android and iOS, on Windows 11.
The Android section of the Windows Store's native app will run with Amazon and the integration with Appstore opens up new possibilities that are available to Amazon developers, as per Amazon.
"The increased selection of mobile apps on Microsoft Store is a result of the Microsoft Store is powered by Amazon Appstore," Amazon said. Amazon Appstore" Amazon said. It's unclear whether developers can submit apps directly to the Microsoft Store however, at first users will only be able to find Android apps via the Amazon Appstore in the Windows 11 store.
It's important to note it's not true that all Android applications will run on Windows 11. For instance, apps that use Google services will not be able to function.
In the same way, not all Amazon Appstore apps will be available on Windows immediately. This will require the involvement of Amazon developers and further details will to be released later in the year.
At present, Android apps support requires Intel Bridge Technology. This is described as a "runtime post-compiler" which allows mobile applications to be run on x86-based devices that are manufactured by Intel as well as AMD.
As well as the coder, Microsoft utilizes Intel's multi architecture XPU approach to enhance the user experience through sharing workloads among Android and Windows applications. It also allows for more Integration and integration with Windows GPU and CPU load.
There is a chance that Windows Subsystem for Linux technology is used behind the scenes to enhance Android applications experience on Windows.
It's been very little revealed about the technical requirements needed for running Windows 11 Android, so we don't know if WSL will be involved with the process. Microsoft as well as Amazon have said they will share more information in the coming months.
Windows 11 is currently projected to launch in autumn and will feature an all-new interface including a brand-new Windows Store. The event also revealed that Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 is a free upgrade for Windows 10 users and it will be available to Insiders within the last day of the month.
Android apps support is expected at some point later in the year.
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