Five apps we’re most excited to see come to Windows 11
Windows 11 will support Android apps, bringing millions of new apps to PCs. You’ll be able to grab apps through the Amazon App Store or sideload apps onto Windows 11. Between these two methods, some of the biggest app gaps will be filled, which has me excited for the future of apps on Microsoft’s upcoming operating system.
Last November, I asked our readers which Android apps and games they would use on their PC. I’ve gathered together some of those thoughts, my own wish list, and chatted with our writers at Windows Central and Android Central to come up with the five Android apps we’re most excited to see on Windows 11.
Amazon’s own apps
Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central
For example, you can read Kindle books using Microsoft Edge. This provides a good, but not great, experience. Using Kindle Cloud Reader through Edge has many features, including offline use, but it isn’t as touch-friendly as a native app. Having the Kindle app made by Amazon for the best Amazon Fire tablets should provide a better experience on Windows.
Source: Windows Central
Using the Instagram app from the Amazon App Store might not be needed for uploading in the future. Facebook is rolling out support for uploading content to Windows and macOS, though only some people have the option at the moment. The good news is that whether it’s through an updated Windows app or the Android app, people on PCs will be able to upload content to Instagram from Windows 11.
Google apps
Source: Windows Central
There’s a good chance that people will find a way around these limitations, but nothing is guaranteed. Also, average users won’t want to take any extra steps to get their favorite apps to work.
All of that being said, at least some of Google’s apps should be available on Windows 11 in some format, even if they’re limited.
Mobile games
Source: Windows Central
What we do know is that millions of games will be available on Windows 11 that you couldn’t play on your PC previously. Many of the best Android games aren’t in the Amazon App Store, so you’ll likely have to resort to sideloading. Even those who only use Amazon’s store will have some great options like Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.
Whatever you want
Hudl on BlueStacks on Windows 10.Source: Windows Central
I doubt that Hudl is that big of a deal to most of you, so I’m not going to say it’s one of the five apps to be most excited about. But it illustrates the value of having support for Android apps. Whether you want to grab a popular app that isn’t in the store or a niche app, there should be a way to run it on Windows 11.
Filling in the app gap
Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central
With Android apps through the Amazon App Store, support for sideloading apps, and support for more stores potentially on the way, people may develop confidence that the Microsoft Store has what they’re looking for.