Subscribe to Windows IT Pro

How to Run Android Apps on Windows


Posted @ 11/23/2011 2:37 PM By Paul Thurrott

 

bslogo_0

I've often imagined a computing environment in which you could run mobile apps on a full desktop OS. For example, I figured it made sense for Apple to replace the widgets capabilities in Mac OS X with the ability to run iOS apps. Or, Microsoft could provide a way to run Windows Phone apps on Windows instead of gadgets. Well, someone has brought this dream to life: Via a utility, you can now run Android apps on Windows.

The utility, called BlueStacks, is available in an early, pre-beta release right now. And while I've only just started testing it on the Windows 8 Developer Preview slate PC, I was so surprised by how well it's working already that I wanted to get the word out. This thing appears to be the real deal. For example, I was able to easily and seamlessly use the Pulse mobile app, full-screen, on the PC with full touch support.

You gotta check this out. It looks very interesting.

Thanks to Sheldon D. for the tip.

Related Content:

Comments

Add A Comment
  • Posted @ November 24, 2011 03:49 PM by R

    Very interesting...I can see real value in this :) Thanks for the tip!

  • Posted @ November 23, 2011 05:27 PM by Lynn

    The app store for Windows 8 just got much larger! :-)

  • Posted @ November 23, 2011 02:46 PM by Waethorn

    So why would anybody actually want to buy an Android tablet then?

    Oh wait. Nevermind.

    PS to Paul: you just found a way to double the changes of getting malware on Windows. Enjoy!

You must log on before posting a comment.

Are you a new visitor? Register Here

Blog Archive




    Dev Pro Left-Brain SharePoint Pro SQL Server Pro SuperSite for Windows Windows IT Pro

    © 2012 Penton Media, Inc.

    Home About Us Advertise Customer Service Privacy Statement Subscribe/Renew Terms Of Use

    Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. Windows IT Pro is used by Penton Media Inc. under license from owner.