Security News > 2023 > July > Windows Subsystem for Android gets July 2023 preview with new features
Windows 11, with its Windows Subsystem for Android, allows users to access almost all popular Android apps directly from the Microsoft Store.
The WSA on Windows 11 mirrors the functionality of the Linux Subsystem for Linux, enabling a seamless transition for Android apps onto the desktop operating system.
Today's update introduces several significant Android Windows Subsystem improvements.
This feature replaces "Advanced networking," allowing Android apps to connect to devices on the same network across all Windows versions, respect Windows firewall rules, and work with VPNs. Users can now change their default shared folder with the share user folders option under advanced settings - Experimental features.
Windows 11 incorporates new virtual machine technology to solve compatibility issues with the Android Open Source Project, an open-source software stack.
Microsoft rolls out early Windows Copilot preview to Insiders.