Microsoft recently killed Android app support by deprecating Windows Subsystem for Android. However, the initiative lives, at least in China, thanks to a new partnership between Microsoft and Tencent.
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Microsoft recently killed Android app support on Windows 11, and thanks to a few posts from a Microsoft veteran, we now have more information on why the project was doomed from the very start.
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Microsoft made a rather unexpected announcement earlier today where it ended Android app support on Windows 11. Following that, Amazon has now started emailing customers and users about its Appstore.
In a somewhat surprising move, Microsoft announced the end of Windows Subsystem for Android that allows running Android programs on Windows 11. The plug will be pulled in March 2025.
Microsoft has updated Windows Subsystem for Android Preview to version 2310.40000.0.0. It is a minor update containing platform reliability improvements and a single fix for gamepads.
Microsoft is rolling out a new preview update for Windows Subsystem for Android. Version 2308.40000.1.0 adds clipboard improvements, kernel updates, and other under-the-hood enhancements.
Microsoft released WSA as a preview last year, and alongside that, announced its system requirements, which specified AMD's Zen 2 as the minimum. The company may have quietly lowered that.
Microsoft has announced a new feature update preview for Windows Subsystem for Android powering Android apps on Windows 11. Version 2307 adds Vulkan API support alongside other improvements.
Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview on Windows 11. Version 2306 offers improvements for networking, picture-in-picture, storage, and more.
If you are a fan of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and find yourself actively using it often, you may also like this handy third-party software utility that helps launch and monitor WSA.
Your weekly Microsoft Weekly recap is here, bringing you the most interesting stories about new Windows 11 features, gaming announcements, controversies, bugs, and other developments from Microsoft.
The latest preview version for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) has been released by Microsoft. The new WSA update brings the much-requested File Sharing feature, copy/paste, drag/drop, and more.
Microsoft has announced three significant changes for those wanting to publish apps in the Microsoft Store: new features for PWAs, faster Win32 certification, and Android app submission open to all.
Microsoft has announced a feature update for Windows Subsystem for Android. Version 2304 is now available for insiders, allowing them to reallocate RAM, and scan packages with anti-virus software.
Microsoft has released a major preview update for Windows Subsystem for Android. The latest release allows memory reallocation, adds anti-virus support, Android AppLink support, and more.
This week has been quite busy when it comes to Microsoft news. We have a lot to unpack including Windows bugs and their respective fixes, new GPT integrations, and upcoming Windows features.
WSATools, a third-party app for sideloading Android applications on Windows 11, has reached version 1.0.0. The update is now available in the Microsoft Store, bringing APK bundles and ARM64 support.
Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about Microsoft handing out free USBs to Insiders, the integration of AI in even more Redmond products, and pirated Windows (!).
Microsoft has released an update for those testing early Windows Subsystem for Android's updates. Version 2302 is now available with improved graphics performance and stability enhancements.
Google Play games on Windows PCs are coming to more regions, including Europe, soon. Google has also partnered with Intel to facilitate faster routes to market for mobile games on desktop.
Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly covers the launch of the OpenAI-powered version of Bing, what's next for Windows 11, and a range of updates for first- and third-party software for Windows.
The February update for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is here. The latest release claims to improve performance by up to 50% in the case of AMD and Intel CPUs, alongside other improvements.
Android apps support is exclusive to Windows 11, a solid incentive for some to upgrade. However, now Windows 10 users can run Windows Subsystem for Android too, thanks to a recent third-party patch.
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Windows Insiders can now download a new version of Windows Subsystem for Android in all channels. The latest release brings Android 13 and various improvements to improve Android apps on Windows.
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This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is filled to the brim with news about tons of new Windows bugs (and fixes), a bunch of Patch Tuesday updates, and improvements to a competent file manager.
Microsoft has quietly released a major update for Windows Subsystem for Android Preview. The latest update upgrades WSA to Android 13 and delivers several improvements and bug fixes.
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In this edition of Microsoft Weekly we have a lot to unpack, including lots of Windows bugs and their associated fixes, changes to Windows 11 in the latest Dev Channel build, and games in Teams (!).
Microsoft today updated Windows Subsystem for Android in the Beta and Dev Insider channels. It brings MPEG2 decoding support, an improved camera experience, Chromium 106 and more.
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This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jam-packed with news about Windows 11, including items related to its performance and bugs, growth, as well as some new features that were recently added.
Google's beta solution for playing Android games directly on your Windows 10 or 11 PC is now available in more regions, including the U.S. The company hasn't partnered with Microsoft for this effort.
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Our latest edition of Microsoft Weekly unpacks everything that you may have missed from the Microsoft-verse in the past few days including new Windows features, bugs, and some OneNote updates.
The recently published on GitHub Windows Subsystem for Android roadmap reveals Microsoft's plans to upgrade the subsystem to Android 13 and add more features to existing capabilities.
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Take a sip of your weekly dose of Microsoft news as you kick back, relax, and find out everything that happened in the past few days including a feature update's rollout, some conflicts, and more.
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Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 11 2022 Update, which is now the official public name of the version known as "22H2" up until now. This is the first major update to Windows 11.
After months of testing in the US and the recent expansion to Japan, Microsoft is ready to launch the Amazon App Store for Windows 11 in other countries, bringing Android Apps support to more users.
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This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news related to Patch Tuesday updates and patches in general, Insider builds, and a rather unconventional Teams ringtone, among other items.
Microsoft has released its monthly September update to Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to all Windows 11 Insider channels in the U.S. and Japan. The update contains performance improvements.
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This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jam-packed with news related to Windows 11's features and some criticism about them, enhancements to Microsoft Edge, as well as some app updates.
Microsoft has released a major update for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to all Insider channels. It brings a new Amazon Appstore version, fixes several issues like an app restart bug, and more.
Microsoft has quietly rolled out what appears to be the September update for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) early. As expected, some changes, compared to the previous release, have been noted.
PowerToys 0.87 is out with a new utility for Windows 10 users and a lot of improvements
Microsoft releases a new Python tool for converting files and office documents to Markdown
Nvidia allegedly to offer just 8GB VRAM for Steam's most popular graphics card tier
Samsung 85-Inch QLED 4K 120Hz QN85D with Dolby Atmos falls to lowest price
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