Android apps on Windows 11? How it works, which apps you get, when to download

Microsoft's new app store will bring a new way to run small-screen Android apps on your larger-screen Windows 11 PC.

Microsoft is bringing Android apps to its new app Store, the software giant announced during its Windows 11 launch event Thursday. A fast-tracked way to use Android apps on the Windows PC will be integrated into the new Windows 11 operating system once it's launched -- Microsoft hasn't revealed an official release date yet but said the Windows 11 will arrive this holiday season.

Currently, Android apps are available to use on Windows 10, but only with the Your Phone app that Microsoft rolled out last year. Windows 11 will also introduce a prettified version of desktop widgets to personalize your PC's look and feel. In addition, new Xbox gaming features will come to Windows 11.

We'll explain everything we know so far about Android apps on your future Windows 11 PC.

When can I start using Android apps on my PC?

Microsoft hasn't released an official date for when Windows 11 would be available to the general public, but we do know it'll be available this holiday season. Once it launches, Android apps are expected to be in the new Store via Amazon's Appstore. Here's how some Android apps can be used on Windows 10 right now.

Will I have to pay to update to Windows 11 to start using the Android apps?

Most likely not. Microsoft said Windows 11 will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs this holiday season. You can see if your PC is eligible by visiting Windows.com and downloading the PC Health Check app. The free upgrade will be available into 2022.

Which apps will be available on Windows 11?

Microsoft will be bringing all the Android apps on Amazon's Appstore (currently nearly 500,000 of them) to its Store. This includes Disney Plus, TikTok, Netflix, Pinterest, Uber and more, but not every one of the Android apps on the Google Play Store (around 3.5 million).

Will I immediately be able to download the Android apps when I get Windows 11?

Yes, but there's a catch. If it's an Android app you're trying to download, you'll need to download the Amazon Appstore app and log in to your Amazon account to do so.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/android-apps-on-windows-11-yup-how-it-works-which-apps-you-get-when-to-download/

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WiszyFráud:
Did you know??

One day, people who rejected you will search for you on Google, read about you in newspapers, and stay glued to watch you on TV.

Just keep on working hard.

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No give person hope when you know say hope no dey (for this yeye country).

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Now.....if it is not ios and macos then I am not doing

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Nice one...I also love the latest android 11 version on my Android phone...the only thing I noticed and don't like is you can no longer screenshot with 1 finger.

Soon windows will linkup Android apps on its software seamlessly

not really neccessary

Chromebooks for life!

Ok, so when is Buhari going to resign

I pray Microsoft phones get W11 updates too, so as to be able to use android apps. The phone is jst useless RN

Laptop is outdated.
The future is mobile phones.

If there's something I know MSFT for, it's those guys never rest on their oars, always looking for new grounds to break, with all their products.

Windows 11 Beta has already been released internally.

kilonshele101:
What about using computer softwares on my android phone?

for now phone don't have that power

Asides from the product which I feel is a good one, I like their innovative approach to also remain relevant.

Kudos to the team

I got Windows 11 lasrt week and it looks great

BKayy:
Laptop is outdated.
The future is mobile phones.

smh stop living in a box. Certain tasks are almost impossible in miniature mode. Cell phones aren't for 'real' work

Xenry:
Oga motivational speaker, na only your village people dey watch you for TV, and na them dey search u for Google.
No give person hope when you know say hope no dey (for this yeye country).

Humans tend to forget that not everyone will get to the very top.

You might be comfortable, but you may never get to the point of being celebrated and searched for all over social medium.

prince3009:
Windows 11 out?

Time for me to buy some Microsoft stocks and watch it closely from now till December.

It will give me some cool $$$$ profits

updatechange:
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If it's an Android app you're trying to download, you'll need to download the Amazon Appstore app and log in to your Amazon account to do so.

Was just abt to say this

This will really take a large chunk of MacOS earnings for real.

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Ayt27:
If there's something I know MSFT for, it's those guys never rest on their oars, always looking for new grounds to break, with all their products.

Windows 11 Beta has already been released internally.

im telling you. And this product and how they're also cross selling their app store is also very great. Kudos to them

SocialJustice:
Chromebooks for life!

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SocialJustice:
Chromebooks for life!

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