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Google Pixel update addresses Microsoft Teams 911 blockage situation
By Robert Carnevale published
Recently, a situation arose wherein Teams users on Android were at risk of having their 911 calls blocked. Users no longer have to worry about that thanks to the latest January 2022 Google patch.

Google Play Games is coming to Windows PCs in 2022
By Zachary Boddy published
During The Game Awards 2021, Google announced that its bringing Google Play Games, the platform that powers hundreds of games in the Android ecosystem, to Windows PCs sometime in 2022.

Windows 11 Android app sideload tool works way better now — here's why
By Sean Endicott published
WSATools makes it easy to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11. The app recently received an update that fixed a bug that prevented some installations from working.

Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel can now try out Android apps
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft recently expanded the testing of Android apps on Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel. Until recently, only Beta Channel Insiders could test out Android app support.

Google announces Android 12L taking aim at foldables and dual-screen devices like Surface Duo 2
By Sean Endicott published
Google is working on a feature update to Android that focuses on large screens and foldables.

Easily install Android app APKs onto Windows 11 with this free tool
By Sean Endicott published
A new app called WSATools makes it easy to sideload Android apps onto Windows 11. The app lets people install APKs without having to know how to use command line or ADB.

Windows Central Podcast 245: Surface Duo 2 review, UWP migration
By Zac Bowden published
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: UWP migration, Surface Duo 2, Android apps!

Hands-on with Android apps on Windows 11 (video demo)
By Sean Endicott, Zac Bowden published
Microsoft just rolled out the first preview of Android app support on Windows 11. We went hands-on with the feature to see how Android apps work on Microsoft's new operating system.
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