At this summer's Windows 11 livestream event, where new Windows features were announced, Microsoft enthusiastically showed off TikTok, which works with Excel.

TikTok is not making an app for Windows. Instead, Microsoft planned to make the Android app run natively on Windows 11. Additionally, the Android app will be available through the Amazon app store, which will be integrated into the Microsoft store.

That was at least contemplated back in the summer, but now that Windows 11 is available (you can read our review of Windows 11), Android support remains unavailable. Microsoft is continuing beta testing this feature and will provide it at a later date; support for Android apps may not be available until early next year.

When it does appear, Android apps will be able to be integrated into the Start menu or taskbar; apps like TikTok will be able to snap to the side, making it possible to type in Microsoft Word while watching the latest duet.

"These integrated apps, what it does is it brings into Windows everything from the most professional editing apps to the most casual apps you can think of when you lean back on the couch," said Microsoft's Chief Product Officer Panos Panay during a live stream in June. Panos Panay, Microsoft's chief product officer, said during a live stream in June.

Microsoft is using Intel Bridge technology, detailed in a press release issued a few minutes earlier this summer, to allow non-native apps to run natively on x86 processors.

"Intel Bridge Technology is a runtime post-compiler that enables applications to run natively on x86-based devices, including running applications on Windows. Intel's multi-arch XPU strategy integrates key CPU cores, graphics technologies, artificial intelligence accelerators, and image processors into a single, validated solution, providing the right engine for the right workload."

Given that this is an Intel technology, it was initially unclear whether Android apps would run on PCs and laptops with AMD chips. However, in a subsequent statement to Tom's Guide, an Intel spokesperson stated:

"Intel believes it is important to provide this capability and has designed Intel Bridge technology to support all x86 platforms.

A wide range of Intel-based platforms are expected to support Windows 11: Intel Core processors from the 8th generation onward, Intel Pentium processors from the "Apollo Lake" generation and Intel Celeron processors. We will provide more details on Intel Bridge Technology at a later date."

Also, in a statement to Tom's Guide, a Microsoft spokesperson said:

"We are excited to bring Android apps to Windows through our partnership with Amazon and Intel.