You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

[UPDATE: You can no longer install Android apps to your Windows computer using the Amazon app store] Ever since Windows 11 first hit the scene, we saw a ton of effort ...

GameNative, a new open-source PC emulator on Andoird, now lets you collect milestones while running games from your Steam library.

In a web browser on your computer, go to www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC and scan the QR code. Tap View Permissions and enable the permissions the app requests (Phone, SMS ...

Android Studio and Google Play Games for PC should be the top choices for regular users. Gamers can opt for specialized offerings like Bluestacks, Nox Player, MuMu Player, and Genymotion, which offer ...

In a pinch for extra screen space on your PC but don't have a second display? Use this simple USB trick to turn your Android tablet into a portable monitor.

Connect your Pixel 8 or newer to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with. It's ...

If you don’t prefer playing Android games on your smartphone, you always have the option to enjoy them on your PC with a bunch of emulators available out there. One such example is Google Play Games ...

It's like iPhone mirroring but for Android. One of Apple's best recent features is iPhone mirroring, which lets you control an iPhone from a Mac. Scrcpy is a free application for Linux, Windows, and ...