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  • Microsoft is reportedly thinking about adding Android app support to Windows 10.
  • This could potentially come to Windows 10 in 2021 via the Microsoft Store.

It’s already possible to run Android apps on Windows 10 computers thanks to emulators like Bluestacks, but it sounds like Microsoft might cut out the middle man and bring Android app support directly to the platform.

Windows Central journalist Zac Bowden reports that the firm is considering bringing Android apps to Windows in 2021. More specifically, Bowden says it could be coming to the Microsoft Store.

Zac Bowden Windows 10 Android apps

There’s no word on exactly how Microsoft would implement this, and whether it would come to Windows on Arm. The latter certainly makes sense given that the vast majority of Android apps are made with Arm devices in mind.

Many apps such as Gmail, Uber, and others require Google Play Services support though, but it isn’t clear if Microsoft plans to offer this suite. For what it’s worth, other platforms offering native Android app compatibility (e.g. BlackBerry 10, early Windows 10 Mobile previews) haven’t delivered native Google Play Services integration either.

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Nevertheless, native Android app support would be a welcome addition to the Windows 10 stable, especially in light of MacOS getting support for iPad and iPhone apps. Hopefully this encourages more Android developers to build their apps with support for larger screens in mind too, as this has been a minor complaint on foldables.

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