Windows news recap: Google Play Games beta launches, Audible points users to web app, and more

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Published onJanuary 23, 2022

published onJanuary 23, 2022

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Welcome back to our Windows news recap, where we go over the top stories of the past week in the world of Microsoft’s flagship operating system.

Google Play Games beta launches on Windows PC in 3 regions

Google’sGoogle Play Games has launched on Windows PC’sin beta, across 3 regions. The service allows users to play video games designed for Android on their PCs, with the addition of full keyboard and mouse support.

Audible points Windows 10 users to web app ahead of app removal

As Amazon prepares for the end of its dedicated Audible app on Windows 10, it has sent out emails to users topoint them to the web appif they wish to continue accessing their Audible library.

Windows 11 third-party widgets may be coming via the Microsoft Store

New reports suggest that Microsoft maysoon address a complaint with the widget panein Windows 11, with a possible announcement of supporting third-party widgets via the Microsoft Store, which would allow users to make use of this widget area based on their own needs, rather than for News and Weather.

Information about third party widgets, publishing widgets and more. Looks like Microsoft is soon going to announce third party widgets officially.#Windows11pic.twitter.com/ASRD98IMI6

— FireCube (@FireCubeStudios)January 16, 2022

That’s it for this week. We’ll be back next week with more Windows news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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