Microsoft's Windows 11 permits Android apps

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Microsoft's Windows 11 permits Android apps
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a new version of the Windows software powering almost all of the world's computers, opening the entranceway to programs tailored for Google-backed Android operating-system.

The US technology titan said Windows 11 will be accessible this holidays as a free of charge update to its predecessor.

"Today marks a significant milestone in the annals of Windows," Microsoft leader Satya Nadella said in a streamed presentation.

"It is the beginning of a fresh generation of computing; we are reimagining everything."

Windows 11 features touted by Microsoft included bringing Android software to Windows for the very first time by letting personal computer users have them through the Amazon App Store.

The selection will be limited by Android software offered by Amazon, meaning some popular applications wouldn't be accessible.

Microsoft chief product officer Panos Panay demonstrated the change with a TikTok app, saying it is a favorite of his.

"Imagine recording and posting a video from TikTok or using Khan Academy Kids for virtual learning from your individual computer," Panay said.

Microsoft overhauled its shop on Windows for software and other digital content to create it more inviting, and said developers should be able to use their own commerce platforms in order to avoid paying any commissions to the tech giant.

The move includes Apple under fire for the bite it requires of transactions at the App Store that serves as the only gateway for content on its iPhones and other devices.

Along with simplifying the Windows design in a bid to help make the interface cleaner and quicker, Microsoft integrated it further into its Xbox cloud gaming service.

Windows 11 boasts features made to ramp up gaming play with rich graphics and more, according to a presentation.

The operating-system also continued a trend of Microsoft opening its computers to devices powered by rivals while bringing in income from services or software hosted in the cloud.

An early on version of Windows 11 was to be shared with people getting involved in an "insiders program" to glean feedback in the months before its public release.
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