# Bad news! This new Windows 11 feature will NOT be a part of the release on October 5 | Tech News (HT Tech)
> - At the Windows 11 launch two months ago, Microsoft had said that it will have support for Android apps via the Amazon Appstore. Windows 11 release date announced by Microsoft is October 5.
# Bad news! This new Windows 11 feature will NOT be a part of the release on October 5
## At the Windows 11 launch two months ago, Microsoft had said that it will have support for Android apps via the Amazon Appstore. Windows 11 release date announced by Microsoft is October 5.
Aug 21 2022, 20:02 IST
On Windows 11 release date, which is October 5, Microsoft has confirmed that Android apps feature won’t be a part of the launch . (Microsoft )
### By HT TECH
Microsoft Windows 11 release date has been officially announced. According to the company, Windows 11 launch date is October 5. Windows 11 comes with a slew of updates and changes that include an all-new design, Snap Layouts, Teams Chat, and a lot more. But one of the most interesting Windows 11 features won’t be part of the launch on October 5. When the OS was first announced, Microsoft said that Windows 11 will have support for Android apps via the Amazon Appstore. However, Android app support wasn’t available in the original previews. Now, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 Android apps support will not be there on its October 5 launch.
Microsoft revealed the latest development in a blog post. It announced the Windows 11 release date and confirmed the features that will be included. Unfortunately, support for Windows 11 Android apps isn’t one of those features. The announcement post said that the feature will arrive for Windows Insiders in the “coming months,” which doesn’t reveal an exact release date. Microsoft used the same terminology when it first announced the feature at Windows 11 launch. On the other hand, the company has fixated several times that it is going to bring Android app support to Windows 11 users later this year. However, it hasn’t announced any specifics yet.
Microsoft is going all-in with a new design for Windows 11. The latest OS comes with a clean design that features rounded corners with a centred Start menu and taskbar. However, if you want, you can customize the latter to appear on the usual left-hand side. Further, Windows 11 is moving to be more like macOS in terms of look and feel. While the widgets have been around for a while, they are now accessible directly from the taskbar. Moreover, you can personalise them with whatever you want.
Also read
click here.
Microsoft wants to take on Facetime and other video conferencing apps that are used for purposes other than work. Hence, the company is integrating Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 in a bid to offer a one-stop solution in messaging and video calls for users. You can now access Teams directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. Windows 11 also includes two new features for a better multitasking experience. It comes with Snap Groups and Snap Layouts, which is a collection of apps you are using simultaneously that sits in the taskbar. This can be fired up or minimised at once for easier multitasking. You can now also plug and unplug an extended monitor without issues.
Catch all the Latest Tech News, Mobile News, Laptop News, Gaming news, Wearables News , How To News, also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel.
01 Sept, 07:55 IST
windows 11
### Related Stories
07 Oct 2026
71,630,462,962,598
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS
## Tips & Tricks
### How to turn your photos into Ghibli-style art with ChatGPT for free: Step-by-step guide
### How to create an invitation using iPhone’s new Apple Invites app- Step-by-step guide
### Apple TV app arrives on Android phones and tablets: What you get and how to install it
### Vodafone Idea users can now stream 17 OTT apps with one subscription: Here's how
### How to transfer data from one Android to another using Google backup, USB-C cable, and more
## Editor’s Pick
### iPhone 16e launched in India: All details about the new budget mobile from Apple
### DeepSeek AI: How it works, who’s behind it, how it’s different from ChatGPT, and its big US market impact explained
### iPhone 17 Air likely to get this feature that iPhone 17 Pro models may miss out on
### Google Whisk AI explained: How remixing works, availability, and how it differs from Gemini
### iOS 18.4 beta arriving soon: Know why it is the biggest iPhone update
## Trending Stories
### Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order
### Infinix Note 50s 5G+ set to launch in India with 64MP camera and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC
### Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more
### Apple plans to train AI using your on-device data without accessing personal content or emails: Report
### CMF Buds 2 key features and price revealed ahead of April 28 launch: Details inside
keep up with tech
## Gaming
### Top 5 gaming monitors under ₹20000 you should consider
### Grab gaming consoles at discounted rates during Amazon Great Indian Festival: Up to 72% off
### Pokémon GO Wild Area 2025 to bring Grimmsnarl family, Shiny Hatenna, and global challenges
### Shade Silver free on Steam for a limited time: Here’s how to get it
### Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 skips Switch 2 at launch, release date and price leak
## Trending News
### Airtel 5G SIM card will now be delivered in 10 minutes with Blinkit- How to order
### Infinix Note 50s 5G+ set to launch in India with 64MP camera and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC
### Xiaomi X Pro QLED Series sale starts in India: Check price, availability, and more
### Apple plans to train AI using your on-device data without accessing personal content or emails: Report
### CMF Buds 2 key features and price revealed ahead of April 28 launch: Details inside
## Trending Gadgets
Mobiles
Laptops
Tablets
- https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/bad-news-this-new-windows-11-feature-will-not-be-a-part-of-the-release-on-october-5-71630462962598.html