On the eve of the Windows 11 presentation, an insider’s report appeared on the network about Microsoft’s plans to expand the capabilities of the new OS. In particular, it is reported about the upcoming appearance in the system of its own Android emulator – relevant hints, according to the informants, were given by the softmaker himself.
Information about the new feature was found in the list of changes to the latest version of the Windows subsystem for running Linux applications. In the comments to the code, the enthusiasts found two references to Android at once. One of them indicates that the Android emulator doesn’t move when there is no frame. The other notes an action that prevents the window from moving when minimized or dropped out.
The Windows subsystem for Linux is for developers, but insiders say Microsoft may also be considering an Android emulator release to better integrate the desktop and mobile OS and move some Android apps to the Microsoft Store. Such a project, codenamed Latte, has been mentioned more than once in unofficial reports.
Earlier, during the announcement of a new version of Windows, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stressed that the company plans to introduce “one of the most significant updates to the operating system in the last decade.” The top executive said that the company is ready to support any developer looking for a new open platform to distribute and monetize applications.
Microsoft’s exact plans will be known on June 24, during an official event.
