That said, Microsoft revealed in an official blog post, written by Chief Product Officer Panos Panay, that the next major update will bring support for Android apps to Windows. The Windows Store now Microsoft Store has been lacking in terms of apps that users resonate with or find useful but it seems that is all about to change. Ever since the Microsoft Store got a revamp, the Redmond giant has been effortlessly working to bring more apps on board and working with third-party applications.

Android support

Microsoft had announced that native support for Android apps was coming in 2022 and it looks like the time is now. Perhaps most importantly, it means the feature will be available on regular Windows PCs and tablets too, not just those running Windows 11. But if you want access to any other app or game on Google Play, you’ll need to use a workaround such as Andyroid or BlueStacks.  While these work, they’re not officially supported by Microsoft and so may be less stable than the official options. However, it will enable users to run Android apps within Windows 11.

Small but significant changes.

These changes might not seem like a big deal at first – after all, plenty of other desktop operating systems already offer this kind of integration via their app stores – but Microsoft is taking things a step further by allowing Android apps to run in resizable windows just like regular PC software. This will make it easier for people used to working with Android apps on other devices – such as phones or tablets – to get used to using them on their PC too, and should also make them feel more familiar. In mid-2022, when the next major update launches, we could well be looking at an operating system that has truly come into its own – one that has shed much of its baggage and is ready to take on today’s computing challenges head-on. At the same time, users are encouraged to take advantage as Microsoft is on its last phase of availability with Windows 11. What do you think of Microsoft’s move to bring native Android support to PCs? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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