Microsoft is pulling support for the Windows Subsystem for Android, a Windows 11 feature first released in October of 2021 that allowed Windows PCs to run Android apps alongside native Windows apps.

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Microsoft has updated the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to Android 12.1 and shipped improvements to Android integration with Windows, networking, the camera in apps, the Settings app, and more.

Android 13 is now available in preview on Windows 11. To test the latest version of Android on Windows 11, users need to enroll in the Windows Subsystem for Android Preview Program, which is separate ...

If you’ve used Android apps on Windows, you’re likely using the Windows Subsystem for Android and the Amazon Appstore. However, Microsoft has announced that they are sunsetting the service in 2025.

A software layer from Microsoft for executing Android applications in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) was introduced in 2021, and Android apps must be retrieved from the Amazon ...

Microsoft has released an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android, allowing all Windows 11 Insiders to use their VPN's IP address with Android apps. In May, Microsoft introduced a new 'Advanced ...

I'm a bit disappointed in this. I often camp where there's no WiFi and cellular data is very expensive so I've installed the Android versions of several media apps into the Android subsystem for ...

Microsoft has updated its Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 with a "huge change to networking" – thanks to new functionality available in its Advanced Networking feature. Windows ...

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is an optional feature that allows you to run Android apps on Windows PCs. Officially, it’s only available for Windows 11. But third-party developers have ...

If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11, you may have heard about native Android emulation, which will let you run Android apps on Windows 11 without needing to install a third-party app. The feature ...

Microsoft just rolled out an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. The update is available in all Windows Insider channels but is limited to users in the United States or Japan.