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technology1 year ago

"Microsoft's Decision to End Android App Support Signals Shift Away from Cross-Platform Integration"

Microsoft is shutting down Windows Subsystem for Android due to lack of utilization and financial unsustainability, as the revenue from the Amazon Appstore, which powered the feature, fell short. The challenge of integrating Android apps into a desktop OS like Windows, with its extensive application ecosystem, proved to be a tough sell. This serves as a lesson in the difficulty and cost involved in bringing the Android framework to other operating systems, highlighting the challenges faced by ChromeOS as well.

via Chrome Unboxed|
#android#chromeos#microsoft
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft Announces End of Support for Android Apps on Windows Subsystem"

Microsoft is discontinuing the Windows Subsystem for Android in Windows 11 due to low usage and minimal income from the Amazon Appstore, which funded the dedicated support staff for the feature. The lack of apps in the store led to its demise, as it didn't generate enough revenue for Microsoft. Although Microsoft had hoped to bring Google apps to Windows, the odds of revisiting this feature seem minimal. Windows Subsystem for Android will shut down in March 2025.

via 9to5Google|
#amazon-appstore#android-apps#microsoft
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft's Decision to Discontinue Android Apps on Windows 11 Subsystem"

Microsoft announced the deprecation of Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) with support ending on March 5, 2025, citing financial viability issues and the lack of Google Play services support as key reasons. Andrew Clinick, a 29-year Microsoft veteran, shared insights into WSA's challenges, including its struggle to generate revenue and the difficulty of attracting apps without a store. The partnership with Amazon for the Amazon Appstore was also highlighted, and the impact of Google Play services absence on Android apps for Windows was emphasized.

via Windows Central|
#amazon#andrew-clinick#google-play-services
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft Announces End of Android App Support on Windows 11 by 2025"

Microsoft has announced the end of support for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on March 5th, 2025, which means that the Amazon Appstore on Windows and all applications and games dependent on WSA will no longer be supported after that date. Users who have installed the Amazon Appstore or Android apps prior to March 5, 2024, will continue to have access to those apps until the deprecation date. Amazon has also announced the end of support for the Windows Subsystem for Android, and starting tomorrow, Windows customers can no longer install the Amazon Appstore or associated apps from the Microsoft Store.

via BleepingComputer|
#amazon-appstore#android-apps#microsoft
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft Announces End of Windows 11 Android App Support by 2025"

Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11, with support ending on March 5, 2025. This means that Android apps will no longer be supported on the OS after that date. Despite efforts to make a limited selection of Amazon App Store apps available on Windows, the experience of running Android apps on Windows 11 has been lackluster, leading to the decision to sunset WSA.

via Thurrott.com|
#amazon-appstore#android-apps#microsoft
technology1 year ago

"Microsoft Announces End of Android App Support on Windows 11 by 2025"

Microsoft is deprecating the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11, removing support for installing and running Android apps from the OS, with the feature set to be deprecated on March 5, 2025. This move means that users will no longer be able to install new Android apps from the Microsoft Store, and the Amazon Appstore on Windows, along with all applications and games dependent on WSA, will no longer be supported after the deprecation date.

via Windows Central|
#amazon-appstore#android-apps#microsoft
technology2 years ago

"Easy Steps to Install and Unblock Threads on Your Windows Desktop for Free in the EU"

Threads, the new social media platform from Meta, is currently only available on mobile devices. However, Windows 11 users can bypass this restriction by using the Windows Subsystem for Android. By installing the Amazon Appstore and WSATools, users can download and install the Threads APK on their Windows 11 PC, allowing them to access the platform from their desktop.

via WIRED|
#amazon-appstore#android-apps#technology
technology2 years ago

"Windows Subsystem for Android: July 2023 Preview Introduces Exciting New Features and Improvements"

Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on Windows 11 receives a July 2023 preview update, introducing new features and improvements. Enhancements include better camera compatibility, a hover taskbar in full-screen mode, local networking capabilities, the ability to change default shared folders, improved drag and drop support, stability fixes for ARM devices, and security updates for Android 13. Windows 11 utilizes virtual machine technology to seamlessly run Android apps without requiring Google Play Services support, making them accessible on Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm devices.

via BleepingComputer|
#android-apps#compatibility#microsoft-store
technology2 years ago

Optimizing Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) allows you to run Android apps on Windows 11. Although the default configuration of the WSA environment should be enough for most users, it's possible to change some of the settings to get the most out of the experience. This how-to guide will walk you through some essential settings you must consider changing when using WSA on Windows 11, including enabling file-sharing, changing memory usage, keeping the platform running continuously, assigning a specific graphics card, and enabling malware scan.

via Windows Central|
#android-apps#settings#technology
technology2 years ago

Windows 11 boosts Android app performance with picture-in-picture support.

Microsoft has updated the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) to version 2303.40000.3.0, adding support for picture-in-picture mode for Android apps and a "Partially running" system setting that uses fewer system resources but can launch apps faster than "As needed" mode. The update also includes improvements to platform reliability and Android 13 security updates. The WSA adds several apps to PCs, but users are generally expected to get apps through the Amazon Appstore. However, it is possible to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11 and even run Google Play Store Android apps with some extra work.

via Windows Central|
#android-apps#multitasking#system-resources