Microsoft enables running Android apps on PC; understand

Apparently, the Microsoft moved forward in the pursuit of allowing users to install apps android on your PCs. Since June 2021, the company has promised Android app compatibility on Windows 11, and now that promise will be fulfilled.

The news comes in the form of an update to the Amazon Appstore, which is open to any developer and their mobile or tablet apps.

This means that developers will have access to adapt their Android apps for Windows 11 and run them natively.

Update on Windows 11

So that Android apps can run on Windows 11, Microsoft has created a system called Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), which correctly recognizes program files.

This functionality is directly linked to the amazon Appstore, which serves as an alternative to the Play Store for devices with an Android operating system.

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Amazon is assisting in the process of porting Android applications. Now, any developer can submit their app or game to be available on Windows 11.

However, there are minimum hardware requirements such as 8GB of RAM (16GB is recommended), SSD storage and x64 or ARM64 processor.

Also, it is recommended to change lines of code to allow keyboard and mouse control of the application. Amazon has made available a development kit called the Amazon Input SDK, which facilitates this integration and provides a more fluid experience for the user.

However, there is still no forecast for all Android applications, or part of them, to be available for Windows 11 users. Therefore, access is restricted to developers who want to test and port their applications.

With this new update, users will soon be able to enjoy popular apps like Instagram It is TikTok on their PCs, controlling everything with keyboard and mouse.

Microsoft's initiative to bring Android apps to Windows 11 represents a significant step forward in the integration between mobile devices and computers. This gives users a more comprehensive and convenient experience.