In Windows 11 one of the best features is its ability to run Android applications. While the experience is somewhat limited due to its dependence on the Amazon App store and not Google Play, the underlying system is getting a significant upgrade with new features on the way.
On the GitHub page for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), Microsoft has already laid out what to expect in future updates for Windows 11.
According to the official roadmap, Microsoft is already looking at integrating Android 13.
Microsoft already upgrade to Android 12L, but it’s not too surprising that it’s looking into the next version.
In addition to Android 13, it looks like Microsoft is also preparing file transfers, which would allow users to transfer files between Windows and the WSA container running the Android apps.
Additional features include picture-in-picture mode, shortcuts, and local network access by default.
As it is not exactly clear what we’ll get once Android 13 reaches Windows 11.
The update for smartphones brought plenty of privacy enhancements, more Material You theming options, per-app languages, and many more.
As of now, it’s not clear when these updates will reach Windows, but Microsoft seems commit to further improving the experience for users.
You can probably expect Android 13 support to come to Windows 11 sometime in 2023.
Microsoft is taking on CCleaner to help your PC in a future Windows 11 update
Microsoft is reportedly working on its own utility to help maintain your PC by recommending certain settings and deleting unuse files and apps to help save space for a future Windows 11 update.
As per Windows Latest, it’s available on the Microsoft Store as a public beta, but the company seems to have hidden its availability for now.
As the ‘Boost’ feature was able to remove a bunch of temporary files, showing how much space it freed up.
Such a clean-up job is typically handle by third-party products like CCleaner.
Microsoft Defender could be due for a big update
Microsoft’s app already works well, regardless of it crashing but it’s fast and could eventually be a great feature for Windows 11.
It’s telling that Microsoft has decide to expand its Defender suite, which was meant to rival McAfee and Norton back in the days of Windows XP.
Going to the ‘About’ page shows Microsoft Defender, so it could arrive as a new version of the company’s anti-virus suite in 2023.
PC Manager is a promising start from Microsoft, which could signal that the company wants to double down on helping the user better manage their PC and delete files that are safe to remove, without them having to go deep into system folders.
