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.

Not that I'm there very much, but now I can run Instagram, fully functional, on my desktop.

Google rebuilt Android’s kernel using AutoFDO and real app data, boosting performance, speeding system calls, and improving app launches.

The best new Android apps roundup for March 2026 includes a host of acclaimed games coming to the small screen, and a handful of useful apps.

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...