Windows 10 Will Let Users Run Any Android App on a PC

Microsoft is working hard on closing the gap between phones and PCs, and the debut of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update represents a major step in this direction.

The software giant announced substantial updates for the Your Phone app, including a new feature called app mirroring that would essentially enable users to run Android apps on PCs.

Your Phone has been in beta testing as part of the Windows Insider program, and with the debut of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, it becomes available for users with just two features: access to the photo gallery and messaging.

Basically, by pairing your Android phone to a Windows 10 PC using Your Phone, you can simply drag and drop photos from the gallery to your desktop or to Office apps. The app also lets you send messages to your contacts by accessing the conversations on your PC.

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