Intel’s Bridge technology allows Android apps to run natively on Windows 11

Prior to original build of Windows 11 went online, there have not been many surprises in recent times Microsoft “Windows results“The event, but the outcome was huge. The next version of Microsoft’s operating system will do the same support for Android apps. Plus, Windows 11 won’t just copy them.

With the help of Intel’s Bridge technology, Microsoft’s Panos Panay has promised that integration will be “stable and smooth.” What he did not say was how technical it might work, but now that is what we have the answer to.

Intel says Bridge is a delivery time run which allows programs that were developed initially for various hardware platforms to use x86 tools. The company demonstrates that expertise is one area that continues XPU method, which means it doesn’t just add Android apps to Windows 11.

For those who are concerned about the association with AMD, do not worry. Microsoft says Intel Bridge will work with x86 processors, including those manufactured by AMD.

Traditionally, the integration of the feature that allows Windows 11 to run Android apps makes the machine very similar to Apple’s M1 Macs, which launch iOS apps without a developer to modify their software.

Edit 3:06 PM ET: Additional features of AMD compatibility from Microsoft.