<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Android ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/android Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:45:59 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Microsoft is shutting down Outlook Lite on Android and pushing users to the full Outlook app — a move that raises questions about Microsoft’s long‑term mobile strategy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/outlook-lite-android-end-of-life owx3ZCGfiuUiCnYNjy4sAA Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:45:59 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:49:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can Apple threaten Microsoft’s grip on the business-centric enterprise sector? Macs become 6‑year investments, boasting fewer crashes and instabilities than Windows PCs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/can-apple-threaten-microsofts-grip-on-enterprise zo5ccbLJKDPRDYNsYooWjX Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:10:13 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:12:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Swiftkey will soon require a Microsoft account — data to be moved to OneDrive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/swiftkey-will-soon-require-a-microsoft-account-data-to-be-moved-to-onedrive DhLWDPmiaUA9jLxsgJvk5c Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:46:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ This open-source app turns Microsoft's GitHub into an app store for your Android phone — and your Windows PC, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-open-source-app-turns-microsofts-github-into-an-app-store-for-your-android-phone-and-your-windows-pc-too Aaz8dX9UktzxMnXo76fcW5 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:41:24 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:41:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/original-xbox-games-on-android-are-the-funniest-technical-miracle-of-2026 gBDawYDLCvHCqS2VRYgquN Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:35:49 +0000 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:48:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft kills Lens and pushes everyone to OneDrive… which still can’t save scans locally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-lens-is-dead-microsoft-wants-you-on-onedrive-but-it-doesnt-let-you-save-scans-locally RuTwRmuqH3FbG9oj7A2qtX Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:12:32 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:19:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ YouTube intentionally blocks background play on third-party mobile browsers to keep Premium perks exclusive — will it ever extend to background tabs in Windows? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/youtube-blocks-background-play-on-third-party-mobile-browsers X2q738XV7i4iZG9UALCv5F Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:14:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google briefly leaked its secret desktop‑class Android OS — and it could be a real challenger to lower-end Windows laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/google-briefly-leaked-its-secret-desktop-class-android-os-and-it-could-be-a-real-challenger-to-lower-end-windows-laptops QyE95vFA37FWNVUhVVpgsD Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:07:20 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:29:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is ending support for Office Lens on iOS and Android, shutting down one of its most useful mobile apps ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-just-killed-this-5-star-app-say-goodbye-to-a-windows-phone-legend CnHG6o24nvJk3RovubZBjH Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:52:04 +0000 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:56:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Android phone can now lock your Windows 11 PC — but it still can't unlock your computer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows/your-android-phone-can-now-lock-your-windows-11-pc-but-it-still-cant-unlock-your-computer Dw4uXiocPyEBkNHTUGf7ve Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:37:11 +0000 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:38:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) review: Can an Android tablet really replace my Windows laptop? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-yoga-tab-plus-gen-1-review 6LyqsJ76ffx8EJBeSejBrQ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:12:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ The official Xbox app finally gets a wishlist — here's what else is coming to Android and iOS with a UI that 'seems faster' ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-app-finally-gets-long-requested-features-a-full-store-and-wishlist-arrive NNVwCTmVHqADKeTarT6coS Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:12:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:10:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux and VR — Could we ever see Android games running on the Steam Deck and its Steam Machine PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/valve-is-working-on-a-lepton-android-compatibility-layer-for-linux fzuoaLps7Pip6QtXJoSG4K Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:06:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ride into the sunset at 60 FPS: Everything you need to know about the native current-gen ports of Red Dead Redemption coming to all consoles and mobile devices on December 2 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ride-into-the-sunset-at-60-fps-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-native-current-gen-ports-of-red-dead-redemption-coming-to-all-consoles-and-mobile-devices-on-december-2 WjqghbTpMWPkhuRMHQS5cB Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stick with Windows: a Lenovo Q&A suggests Android PCs are perfect for old hardware but lack the features and power for dedicated gamers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/lenovo-says-upcoming-android-pcs-will-have-limited-desktop-features-app-compatibility-issues-and-more-problems-when-compared-to-windows-pcs zTPtTFj8GpmGHK7egwAu5B Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:18:54 +0000 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:50:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ OpenAI's Sora app finally hits Android — Users in select countries can now add to the pile of AI-generated videos ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt/openai-sora-app-android-launch Gxkm222TZSX8wN8QWgUs9f Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:09:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop using your laptop's low-quality webcam! Here's how to use your Android phone as a camera on Windows 11 instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-use-android-phone-as-webcam-on-windows-11 J9BLT42HyggYYCcbtVuZMQ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:46:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Transform your Android phone into a Windows XP nostalgia machine with this free launcher ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/phones/this-free-xp-style-launcher-turns-your-android-into-a-nostalgia-machine-and-its-absurdly-good gLutuzybZsbgrneJ7s3Kv3 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:07:27 +0000 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:56:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google is building the Android PC and phone convergence platform that Microsoft failed to deliver with Windows — Qualcomm calls it incredible ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/google-is-building-the-android-pc-and-phone-convergence-platform-that-microsoft-failed-to-deliver-with-windows-qualcomm-calls-it-incredible TRetGxrBfzy4iqxXZRXsVX Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:35:05 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Nova Launcher loses its last dev, Microsoft Launcher feels abandoned — for the first time in years, I need a new launcher ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/as-nova-launcher-loses-its-last-dev-microsoft-launcher-feels-abandoned-for-the-first-time-in-years-i-need-a-new-launcher cWoP6qmtCys4omU9KUiXXh Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:17:28 +0000 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:32:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s browser is quietly poking the YouTube bear with this new Android trick ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-edge-unlocks-background-youtube-playback-on-android-no-premium-needed kBHVsZbALV6pCX2zsXsg9C Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:08:47 +0000 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:21:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's Handoff clone is almost here — Pick up where you left off on your Android phone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-handoff-clone-is-almost-here-pick-up-where-you-left-off-on-your-android-phone sQ6jSWYsZZzihT5LJoWYSN Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:23:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ BOOX Note Air4 C E-Ink tablet review: An invaluable companion for the student or worker ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/boox-note-air4-c-review UkhLd5pLmYigvGgVG8E295 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:39:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ More than my Switch or ROG Ally, a tiny tablet and mobile controller has been my favorite gaming handheld lately ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/more-than-my-switch-or-rog-ally-a-tiny-tablet-and-mobile-controller-has-been-my-favorite-gaming-handheld-lately GEkaKbR2NyAqeFpBA8MDLB Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ uBlock Origin ships to Edge for Android as Google kills it on Chrome ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/browsing/ublock-origin-ships-to-edge-for-android-as-google-kills-it-on-chrome MoAKjFT56L2VdjafMCDMFa Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:56:51 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:44:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Satya Nadella's Windows Phone fumble, Bill Gates' "greatest mistake of all time" cost Microsoft $400 billion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/bill-gates-greatest-mistake-of-all-time-cost-microsoft-400-billion eu2f9b78ssudgBuhZnK2EJ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:38:11 +0000 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:41:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Phone fans finally get a much-loved feature for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/windows-phone-fans-get-loved-feature-for-microsoft-edge-on-android-ios ZB2ZiHdDbW77nWuT75hbX5 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:33:30 +0000 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:07:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Sorry, Bill": Android co-founder says Bill Gates is responsible for "the greatest mistake of all time," costing Microsoft $400 billion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/android-cofounder-bill-gates-responsible-for-the-greatest-mistake-of-all-time ig6cYh8jfNd4HzwXCMwE4m Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:34:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/windows-phone/watch-mrmobile-turn-a-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-into-a-windows-phone 8yiwqHAmQTLBHM2VJxqWRk Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:19:12 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:43:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Google’s statement is deceitful. Shame on them." Epic CEO Tim Sweeney lays the smackdown on Google after its new statement that Microsoft was "always able" to offer an Xbox store on Android ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/googles-statement-is-deceitful-shame-on-them-epic-ceo-tim-sweeney-lays-the-smackdown-on-google-after-its-new-statement-that-microsoft-was-always-able-to-offer-an-xbox-store-on-android bafEXPTXr945EM5gMUTQxK Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:05:30 +0000 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:38:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ (UPDATED) The most affordable Xbox handheld worth buying probably isn't what you think, and the sale didn't end with Black Friday ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-edge-black-friday-2024-deal i3YnVBD4L5yXwP9dzSAyn6 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:37:04 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft says your "phone is an Xbox," so grab this highly-rated smartphone controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming, now at its lowest price in 12 months ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/microsoft-says-your-phone-is-an-xbox-so-grab-this-smartphone-controller-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-and-save-usd30-this-black-friday FiyTN8eoaDjUGcBg6TW8s7 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:39:43 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Who needs Google Chrome when Microsoft Edge can copy the latest features? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/browsing/who-needs-google-chrome-when-microsoft-edge-can-copy-the-latest-features MzF2di6rkjYRjVYkwQh3bV Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:47:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft clears up confusion with its Office apps on Android and iOS, making it easier to multitask on massive phones and foldables ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-clears-up-confusion-with-its-office-apps-on-android-and-ios-making-it-easier-to-multitask-on-massive-phones-and-foldables dH5GdJ4FwFLmskLFncbFY6 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:36:27 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G8 Galileo Plus review: A solid choice for Xbox Cloud Gaming ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-gamesir-g8-galileo-plus-controller-is-a-solid-choice-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-and-it-even-fits-folding-phones sdZzptJbJ8ndtcVfcZodLE Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:08:28 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsofts-airdrop-alternative-for-android-is-baked-right-into-windows-11-heres-how-to-get-it MQ9wLfaLzrSXqk4KHMiLom Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:33:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft plans new mixed-reality VR headset to rival Apple Vision Pro — may run Windows apps via the cloud ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-new-vr-headset-2026-hololens-3-williams-bay-windows-cloud-android VKyVo4n5BAf4oAJkmhsHdd Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:28:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's staff in China will only be allowed to use iPhones at work after September for security reasons ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-staff-in-china-will-only-be-allowed-to-use-iphones-at-work-after-september-for-security-reasons LWMU8Gjc2WHKxHGkUx28zC Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:18:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wait, what? A new Lumia smartphone might be on the way in 2024 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/phones/wait-what-a-new-lumia-smartphone-might-be-on-the-way-in-2024 zGwHaAXVbyJVjRbgxoh6fZ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:43:07 +0000 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:53:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's reported Windows Phone-esque desktop mode for Android isn't happening [Updated] ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/googles-reportedly-going-to-turn-android-into-windows-phone-finally-and-leverage-its-laptop-os iGLa873xVk7LXug8SdA3xL Wed, 15 May 2024 14:07:34 +0000 Thu, 16 May 2024 08:36:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/beeper-combines-telegram-whatsapp-and-more C7uGac525uRzeu5MQRaRbJ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:22:52 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:23:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ How two developers are keeping Surface Duo alive — with Windows 11 and Android 14 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/how-two-developers-are-keeping-surface-duo-alive-with-windows-11-and-android-14 4RqifmyD5yTnr9EfeEmQFG Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:53:32 +0000 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:11:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will kill Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 next year, but Amazon just drove a nail in the coffin ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-will-kill-windows-subsystem-for-android-on-windows-11-next-year-but-amazon-just-drove-a-nail-in-the-coffin hkt5m2RZVsPGktz9avqvnj Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:15:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is killing support for running Android apps on Windows 11 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-is-killing-support-for-running-android-apps-on-windows-11 h3sot5fCj5WyTbWFuwSLbg Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:26:52 +0000 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:15:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest Microsoft Copilot update on Android makes me mourn the death of Cortana ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/the-latest-microsoft-copilot-update-on-android-makes-me-mourn-the-death-of-cortana DWQznPsJhX6xvXtxAFL46Y Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:35:27 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:07:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir G8 Galileo controller review: Taking the lead for Xbox cloud gaming on mobile ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-galileo-controller-review-taking-the-lead-for-xbox-cloud-gaming-on-mobile URcy4wWZG4g4MSeGjr2SkT Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:00:50 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 10:35:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Edge extension support on Android will give you a genuine reason to switch from Chrome, as long as Microsoft doesn't mess it up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/browsing/edge-extension-support-on-android-will-give-you-a-genuine-reason-to-switch-from-chrome-as-long-as-microsoft-doesnt-mess-it-up 93thqc7KBSoE4ML3nR9WMS Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:06:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is testing Edge for Android with 'Ask Copilot' image recognition and AI-generated variations of your photos ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-testing-edge-android-ask-copilot-image-recognition PwyyHMDw9EKFTYm8m5QTeX Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:49:56 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:07:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung and Microsoft figure out how to use smartphone cameras as webcams a few years too late ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/samsung-and-microsoft-figure-out-how-to-use-smartphone-cameras-as-webcams-a-few-years-too-late 5QyVjdRxMivjJ4QgN8PmgH Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:48:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Surface Book and an Android tablet had a baby. Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/microsofts-surface-book-and-an-android-tablet-had-a-baby-meet-the-lenovo-thinkbook-plus-gen-5-hybrid XcFqE6kQHfPuRZuqKSvbZF Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:01:10 +0000 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:35:47 +0000