It’s official, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will let you boot up your favourite Android apps directly on your PC in a new, upcoming update.
“The first preview of Android apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S.” revealed Microsoft.
If you want to try out Android apps on Windows, there are a few things you’ll need to do:
- Make sure your PC is on Windows 11 (Build 22000.xxx series builds).
- Make sure your PC meets the standard Windows 11 hardware requirements.
- Make sure you’re running Microsoft Store version 22110.1402.6.0 or higher.
- Set your PC’s region to U.S. as this preview is currently U.S. only.
- Register your PC in the Beta Channel if it isn’t registered alread
Unfortunately, it looks as though you won’t be playing Pokémon Unite on your PC just yet – the mobile apps you can load are currently restricted to those available on the Amazon app store.
Additionally, Microsoft says you’ll need a U.S. Amazon app store account. But since most Amazon accounts are cross-region, you should be able to log in with your local credentials.
It’s currently unclear when this feature will be rolling out to the general public but expect Android apps to be a regular feature on your Windows 11 PC soon enough.
