{
  "id": 17830341,
  "title": "Windows 11 now lets you access Android apps straight from Search",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/windows-11-now-lets-you-access-android-apps-straight-from-search",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:34:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/windows-11-search-android-app-actions-3730729/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has introduced a new experimental feature for Windows 11 users, allowing them to access Android apps directly from the taskbar Search function. The feature, available in the latest Insider Experimental Preview Build (version 26340.9843), enables users to open select Android apps from their phone and mirror them on their PC using Phone Link. Supported devices include smartphones from Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS, vivo, Xiaomi, iQOO, and Realme.\n\nBeyond opening apps, users can now make calls, send text messages, and access phone actions like Do Not Disturb through the Search function. For instance, typing \"dnd phone\" into the Search bar will bring up an action to turn on Do Not Disturb mode. Microsoft aims to strengthen the connection between Windows 11 and Android devices, rolling out this feature this weekend. Early next year, iPhone support will be introduced.",
  "summary": "Opening your Android phone apps on Windows 11 is now less of a chore.",
  "key_points": [
    "Windows 11 users can access Android apps via Search function.",
    "Supported Android devices include Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS, vivo, Xiaomi, iQOO, and Realme.",
    "Feature aims to strengthen Windows 11 and Android device connection."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google will let Android & iOS apps directly integrate Quick Share next year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/google-will-let-android-ios-apps-directly-integrate-quick-share-next",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:51:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}