Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 gets an update this April. The latest build version 2303.40000.3.0 of Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is now available to all Windows Insider channels. According to Microsoft's announcement, it improves reliability, and security, and enabled picture-in-picture (PIP) mode. For a list of all changes in this build, continue reading further.

 

Microsoft adds PIP support to Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11
Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11

 

What's new and improved in Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11 (April 2023)?

  • Picture-in-picture mode supported
    For apps that use the Android PIP feature, the subsystem now supports this behavior. With the flexibility of having apps in windowed mode and all of the great Windows resize and snap features, this makes multitasking within Android apps even easier.
  • A new “Partially running” system setting added to WSA Settings app, which runs the subsystem with minimal resources but apps launch quicker than “As needed” mode
  • Linux kernel updated to 5.15.78
  • Improvements to platform reliability
  • Android 13 security updates

 


Kunal Chowdhury

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Solution Architect & Former Microsoft MVP

Kunal Chowdhury is an enterprise solution architect and former multi-year Microsoft MVP. He is the author of three technical books: Windows Presentation Foundation Development Cookbook, Mastering Visual Studio 2017, and the Mastering Visual Studio 2019.

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