Microsoft has officially began the public testing of Android apps on Windows 11, but of course, this early release has a series of limitations, together with a small number of apps currently up for download from the Microsoft Store (through the Amazon Appstore).

Even though the organization hasn't shared any specifics as to when Android apps could launch for production devices already running Windows 11, it did disclose the way it plans the whole thing to operate once available.

And unsurprisingly, Android apps will feel much like home on Windows 11, with Microsoft trying to make them act just like a native piece of software.

Android apps will even show up in the Alt + Tab app switcher on Windows 11, and Microsoft says their notifications will also display in the Action Center.

Native feel

And in case you're wondering, native Windows features, such as the clipboard, will be obtainable in Android apps, so in theory, you'll be able to repeat content between Windows and Android apps as straightforward as you expect the whole process to be.

"Running Android apps and games on Windows 11 will feel familiar, effortless, and integrated - just like you realized. You can easily run these apps side-by-side with the aid of the new Snap Layouts feature, pin them to your Start menu or Taskbar, and interact with them via mouse, touch, or pen input," Microsoft explains.

"Android apps will also be built-into Alt + Tab and Task view that will help you quickly move back-and-forth between your apps that matter most to you. You can observe notifications from Android apps notifications in the Action Center or share your clipboard between a Windows app as well as an Android app. We've built the knowledge with accessibility in mind; many Windows accessibility settings apply to Android apps and we are dealing with Amazon to provide more improvements."