Windows 11 Android Subsystem Will Launch in Public Preview Next Month

Microsoft has announced that it plans to begin offering Windows 11 users a number of new updates and experiences next month, including an improved taskbar, new Notepad and Media Player, and even a public preview of Windows 11's Android app support features, also known as the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). All of these improvements are already available in the developer channel, which also means that next month these features will be generally available to all users running Windows 11.

The announcement was made by Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay, who said, "Next month we're bringing new experiences to Windows that include a public preview of how Next month we're bringing new experiences to Windows that include a public preview of how you can use AndroidTM apps on Windows 11 through the Microsoft Store and our partnerships with Amazon and Intel, taskbar improvements with call mute and Next month we're bringing new experiences to Windows that include a public preview of how you can use AndroidTM apps on Windows 11 through the Microsoft Store and our partnerships with Amazon and Intel, taskbar improvements with call mute and unmute, easier window sharing and bringing weather to the taskbar, plus the introduction of two new redesigned apps, Notepad and Media Player. "

This news also indicates Microsoft's willingness to introduce new features and improvements in Windows 11 outside of the major feature updates, with the next major feature update for Windows 11 (22H2) currently in development and not expected to be available until later this year.

Microsoft has not yet provided a specific date for when these updates will roll out next month, and in the meantime, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is entering the final stages of its rollout.