The Windows 11 – Amazon Appstore integration between Microsoft and Amazon has been renewed. It has been announced that hundreds of new titles will be added to this store, which allows you to try Android apps and games on Windows 11. Although much smaller than the Google Play Store, the Amazon Appstore allows you to access more apps without using an emulator.
Amazon Appstore to open to all developers for Windows 11
Amazon has announced that it is opening the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 to all developers. This signals that many more Android apps will be added to Windows 11. This change provides the opportunity to add apps from all developers to the Amazon Appstore, which was previously limited to certain developers.
The Amazon Appstore has a smaller selection of apps than the Google Play Store. While popular apps such as WhatsApp and TikTok are available, the Amazon Appstore is particularly lacking in games. According to the research firm, there are 11,000 apps in the store, compared to 3.5 million in Google Play.
The latest announcement means that any developer can now upload apps to the store. This could lead to an increase in the availability of the Amazon Appstore. Especially for developers who want to offer their apps to Windows 11 users through the Appstore.
The integration of the Amazon Appstore into Windows 11 comes with a package called Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). The same tool also brings sideloading (APK installation) support to Windows 11. This is a bit more complicated than the Appstore, but it allows you to test Android apps on Windows.
The agreement between the two companies runs until 2021. The Amazon Appstore, included in the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, brings direct support for .apk files.
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