You can’t remove your Android phone from Windows 11’s Phone Link app anymore
Windows 11 Phone Link has taken on a new settings page that no longer allows users to remove existing Android devices.
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Windows 11 is bringing its new Start Menu ads to everyone
After a very brief trial period, Microsoft is bringing ads to the Start Menu for all Windows 11 users.
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In June of 2021, Microsoft announced that Android apps are officially coming to Windows 11. This Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is now being deprecated.
Expand Expanding CloseGTA 6 seemingly won’t come to PC during 2025 launch, so what about cloud gaming?
Grand Theft Auto 6 breaks a period of 10 years since Rockstar introduced the last GTA title. Even after that tremendous wait, Rockstar has alluded that GTA 6 will not come to PC and will remain limited to console. An unfortunate caveat is that GTA 6 might not come to the cloud, either.
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Windows Photos is getting a significant feature update with content and text recognition in photos, as well as support for motion photos taken on Google and Samsung devices.
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Android apps in Windows 11 now have access to local files with folder sharing
The Windows Subsystem for Android that allows some of our favorite apps to run on Windows 11 isn’t perfect, though it’s been steadily improving since its public release last year. Now Android apps in Windows 11 have access to local file sharing, allowing users to upload photos and videos with certain apps.
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Windows 11 will get more Android apps as Microsoft opens the floodgates
Microsoft seems to finally be in a spot where Android apps are stable enough for more developers to bring in their apps as it’s dropped certain restrictions, allowing any developer to submit their apps for the Amazon App Store on Windows 11.
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Microsoft rolls out update to Windows Subsystem for Android to Insiders
Windows Subsystem for Android if the foundation for Android apps coming to Windows 11. Since launch, there have been a lot of improvements made, with the most recent one focused on stability with several crucial system updates for Android apps in Windows.
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Microsoft confirms Android 13 is coming to Windows 11 with more new features for apps [U]
Android apps in Windows have been an exciting feature to watch unfold over the last few months. Microsoft has no plans of slowing down support for this subset of apps; rather, the company has shared a road map of what it expects to bring to the table in the future, including Android 13 support for Windows.
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Windows 11’s Subsystem for Android is almost ready for its Android 13 upgrade
Running Android apps on Windows has always been possible thanks to emulators, but it’s gotten a lot better with the Windows Subsystem for Android. Now, Microsoft is really proving just how good it is at providing Android updates, with progress on Android 13 for Windows 11 moving along very quickly.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows 11 PCs will soon be able to start the hotspot on your Samsung smartphone
With a coming update to Windows 11, laptops and PCs are picking up the ability to automatically launch the hotspot on your smartphone as a part of the “Phone Link” feature, but it only works with select Android phones.
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Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows officially launches v1; Amazon Appstore hits 31 total regions
Things are moving along steadily with Microsoft’s support of Android apps through the Amazon Appstore in Windows 11. Microsoft’s WSA – Windows Subsystem for Android – platform has officially reached version 1, with the Amazon Appstore reaching over 30 regions and markets.
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Android apps on Windows 11 pick up performance improvements with September update
Windows 11 brings support for Android apps to be natively installed on PCs, and with a new update, that feature is picking up some performance improvements and more.
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Windows 11 updating its Android subsystem with VPN support, better video playback
Windows 11 brought with it a way to easily run Android apps directly on PCs, and for July 2022, Microsoft is updating that system with a few key tweaks.
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Windows 11 is adding support for Android apps and the Amazon Appstore in five new countries
Since the beginning of 2022, more Android apps have come to Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore preview. This app marketplace allows Windows 11 users to experience Android apps right from their PC. Now, that functionality of Windows 11 is expanding to five new countries.
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Microsoft is now offering a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android, in testing, that runs all of your apps on the latest Android 12.1.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows 11 revamps ‘Phone Link’ tool for pairing your Android phone w/ new branding, redesign
Microsoft has been improving how Windows talks to Android devices over the past few years, even going as far as integrating Android app support directly into Windows 11. Now, the popular “Your Phone” app is getting a Window 11 makeover under the name “Phone Link.”
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How to set Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows 11
Google Chrome is an extremely powerful web browser. It becomes even more capable once you start adding extensions to make tasks easier and faster. Though, if you’re setting your default browser to Google Chrome on Windows 11, there are a few things to keep in mind.
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Microsoft confirms minimum specs for running Android apps on Windows 11
Earlier this week, Microsoft launched the ability to run Android apps on Windows 11 computers. Now the company has revealed the official minimum specs for your Windows 11 PC to run Android apps and the Amazon Appstore.
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With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft let users know that at some point in the future they’d be able to install Android apps on their PCs with ease. Well, that time has come! This guide will take you through exactly how to download Android apps on your Windows 11 PC.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows 11 will add Android apps in ‘public preview’ next month
One of the biggest new features in Windows 11 is the ability to natively run Android apps on your PC, but the feature didn’t make the cut for last year’s launch and still hasn’t arrived in full. Next month, though, Windows 11 will roll out support for Android apps in “public preview” for everyone.
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Windows 11 just launched last month and apps are adding better support for the updated platform. This week, Google Chrome is rolling out an updated design for Windows 11.
Expand Expanding CloseThe full Google Play Store is already up and running on Windows 11 [Video]
After Microsoft announced that Android apps would be natively supported in Windows 11, it was only a matter of time before the Google Play Store was enabled on the OS. As it turns out, that time was just a couple of weeks, as a clever workaround has already enabled the functionality.
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Microsoft releasing Android app support on Windows 11 to Insiders, US only for now
Windows 11 saw its formal release earlier this month, but without support for Android apps as was announced early on. Today, Microsoft is changing that with the first Insiders build of Windows 11 that supports Android apps through the Microsoft Store.
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