Android app store is available on Windows 11

Recently, Microsoft released the first major update for Windows 11 with many new additions, including the Amazon Appstore application store (allowing users to download a variety of Android apps), redesigned Notepad and Media Player, and more. series of improvements on the taskbar.

According to The Verge, users can download Android apps from the Amazon Appstore to install on Windows 11. The preview version of this app store currently offers about 1,000 apps in the US market, a rather small number compared to that. Google Play.

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The biggest changes in the recently released Windows 11 update involve the taskbar. Microsoft has added the clock and date to the Taskbar of other screens when users connect multiple monitors to their devices.

The weather widget is also returning to the taskbar in this update. If the Taskbar is centered by default, the weather display is located in the left corner. New taskbar mute/unmute feature available for Microsoft Teams calls. Users can also screen-share an app or window from the taskbar directly into a Teams call.

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Microsoft redesigned Media Player and Notepad software for Windows 11. Notepad now includes multi-step undo, improved search interface, and support for Dark Mode. The new Media Player is designed to replace Groove Music and Windows Media Player, supporting both audio and video, and the design is more in line with Windows 11's user interface improvements.

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Recently, Microsoft announced to adjust the update schedule for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. The company only releases one major update per year, instead of 2 as before. However, they will regularly add new features to Windows 11.

"Over time, you'll see us release new features into Windows 11 to end users with annual updates. We'll take advantage of the many available update mechanisms, including roll-out updates. about services and the Microsoft Store. Our goal is to innovate continuously, giving you the best experiences year-round," said Microsoft Director Windows and Devices Panos Panay.

Microsoft has planned to test new features of Windows 11 in 2022, including putting stickers on wallpapers, tablet mode.

The just-released major update for Windows 11 is now available via the Windows Update feature. If the device has not received an update notification, users can check by going to Settings> Windows Update and selecting Check for updates.

Samuel Daniel

Update 28 February 2022