Microsoft Windows 11 Launch Event LIVE: Windows 11 gets support for Android apps

Microsoft, Windows 11 Launch Live Updates: Microsoft is hosting a special event today. At today’s event, the company is expected to announce the biggest update to its desktop-based operating system, that is, the Microsoft Windows 11. Back at its Build Developers’ Conference, Microsoft Chairman Satya Nadella had said that his company would soon announce the next version of Windows soon. And now, Microsoft is hosting the much-awaited event that will tell us more about its plans for its Windows OS. Here are the live updates:

9:15 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: It's a wrap!

It's a wrap people! Windows 11 is here with a new Microsoft Store, support for advanced gaming features, a redesigned user interface and support for Android apps.

9:10 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Satya Nadella takes the stage

Satya Nadella takes the stage. He says that Windows 11 is a major milestone in the history of Windows. He said that Windows has stood for ‘sovereignty for creators, and agency for users’. He says that Windows 11 will be the ‘platform for the next web’. “This is the first version of a new era of Windows,” says Nadella.

9:07 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 gets support for Android apps

Android apps are coming to Windows 11. They will be accessible on devices running Windows 11 via Amazon's app store.

9:02 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 gets a major gaming update

Windows 11 comes with Auto HDR that makes the games look better. It makes the colours vibrant. Microsoft will enhance over 1000 games using this feature on devices running Windows 11. Microsoft is bringing Xbox Game Pass directly into Windows 11. Xbox Cloud gaming technology will get users play high-fidelity games on all Windows 11 devices.

8:58 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Microsoft redesigns Microsoft Store

Microsoft has also redesigned Microsoft Store making it easier for users to find various apps. The overall interface also looks cleaner than before. 

8:55 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 features voice typing

Windows 11 comes with a feature called voice typing that will enable users to type on-screen using their voice. Windows 11 also comes with voice commands that enables users to use various functions simply by saying it. It's almost similar to using smart speakers.

8:52 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 gets Teams integration 

Microsoft announced that Microsoft Teams integration is coming to Windows 11. Users can access it from any device or platform.

8:49 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 gets multiple desktops

Now, users can have multiple desktops and customise them all with different wallpapers. Users can different desktops for work, home, and even gaming.

8:45 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 gets Snap Groups

Windows has updated its task menu entirely making it more fluid. Windows 11 also gets a feature called Snap Group, which intelligently couples apps and projects as per a user's age. With Snap Groups, users can switch between apps and projects.

8:41 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 is faster

Microsoft says Windows 11 is faster and smarter. Features like Windows Hello, browser usage and Sleep mode are faster. Windows 11 also has 40% smaller updates that saves storage space and makes updates faster.

8:32 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: Windows 11 announced

Microsoft has announced Windows 11 desktop operating system. It succeeds the Windows 10 operating system that was launched almost five years back. Microsoft says that Windows 11 brings people closer to the things that they love.

8:28 PM | Windows 11 Launch LIVE: How to watch the Microsoft event

Microsoft will be hosting its Windows 11 launch event virtually. The event will begin at 11AM ET or 8:30PM IST. You can watch the Windows 11 launch event live on Microsoft’s website. Alternatively, you can also catch all the updates live here on HT Tech.