Security News > 2021 > June > Windows 11 will let you run Android apps directly on the desktop
During today's Windows 11 event, Microsoft announced that Android apps are coming to Windows 11 and can be run just like any other application installed in the operating system.
To demonstrate the feature, Microsoft launched the TikTok Android app directly from the Start Menu and used it just like any other app, including support for the new Windows Snap Group feature.
Microsoft has partnered with the Amazon Appstore to quickly bring Windows 11 users an extensive catalog of Android apps.
Not much is known about how Microsoft will power their Android on Windows subsystem but they said that they are partnering with Intel to use their Intel's Bridge Technology feature.
This feature allows Android apps to run on Windows 11 in an almost native-like experience.
Last year, we reported that Microsoft is working on an Android subsystem for Windows that allows users to run Android apps within Windows.
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