To test Android apps on Windows 11, you won’t have to run an unfinished beta. Microsoft’s Panos Panay has hinted that a public trial of Windows 11 will be released in February, bringing Android apps to the Microsoft Store. The company did not specify how many apps will be offered in this test, but they would be titles available on the Amazon Appstore.
If you’re happy with Windows programs, the preview should still be useful. Taskbar enhancements will include call mute options, easier window sharing, and weather. Microsoft has also updated the Media Player and Notepad applications.
However, if you’re still unsure about switching to the new OS, you should act quickly. Microsoft has cautioned that the free Windows 11 upgrade deployment is “entering its final phase” sooner than the previously intended mid-2022 deadline. While this means that demand for the update has been high, it also implies that you may have to pay for it if you don’t decide quickly.
Android app compatibility was one of the highlights of Windows 11’s unveiling event, but it is only just reaching mainstream consumers some months after the new Windows version was released. Regardless, it might be a valuable feature for both Microsoft and users. Of course, this will assist if you want to utilize popular Android apps on your PC, but it may also pique your interest in touchscreen Windows 11 PCs and the Microsoft Store.
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