An Android Emulator lets you to
run your Android on Windows, Mac or Linux. This actually allows you to gain
access to Android features and apps without needing to buy an Android device,
which is greater news for those who don't want to buy a new device just for
testing the app they are developing.
Like any other software, an
Android emulator can be easily downloaded and installed, then configured to
boot up an emulator instance (which is something like a Firebox or Chrome
browser tab).
1)Andy
Andy is a free android
emulator. It gives you easy sync between your PC(Desktop) and an Android
device. It has a lot of features that you can list up. It allows you to easily
access your Desktop's file-system (like all photos and videos etc.) and allows
you to forget the depression about storage limitation notifications. Beside to
these features, its other features include support for camera and microphone
for audio and video calls and desktop push notifications about new events or
messages etc.
It's no doubt Andy is the best
emulator for your system. It supports high end graphics and Xbox controller,
which allows you to play popular games according to your own way without any
real(physically) Android device. Not only this, for more fun, Andy even lets you
to use your phone as a remote control for playing games on the big screen (of
your system/PC/Desktop) without sacrificing the multi-touch elements for your
phone.
2)BlueStacks
BlueStacks is another best and
highly used free android emulator. It is one of the first few third-party
android emulators, which supports camera and microphone integrations for making
voice and video calls via apps like Skype, WhatsApp etc. Its best features
include drag and drop support between PC(Desktop) and emulator for file sharing,
localization, Android on TV capability, sync between desktop and an actual
android device and many more.
Compared to any other android
emulators, it offers you more compatibility support for apps and especially for
games and avails a bigger Android interface than any other phone or tablet.
3)Xamarin Android Player
Have you ever used Xamarin
Android Player? Xamarin is actually easily usable by ones who want to try out
new features of Android, want to play high-end games and to run apps. It includes
a native interface for desktops and lets you run and test apps efficiently.
One fact you should have to
know that Xamarin Android Player runs faster than the default emulator by
Google. It offers beautifully designed interface and good support for most of
apps and games.
4)Genymotion
Genymotion is suitable for users and gamer with the intention to run Android apps or games on their Desktop(PC or iMacs). It supports you webcam and microphone. like BlueStacks and Andy, for making audio and video calls using WhatsApp, Skype etc.
Genymotion is known for its quick boot and high performance for running high graphics and HD games. Its paid version offers a reset button for if or when you brick the emulator.
5) Android Emulator
Android Emulator is the emulator offering by Google. The emulator lets you to run and test apps. With this emulator, you can enjoy multimedia, use multiple services, access the network, customize the emulator dashboard, run apps and play games on your Desktop or Linux.
Though this emulator us not user friendly as other emulators but it works well for running mobile apps on Desktop and it is also available for Linux users.
So this was today's article I hope you enjoy it. If I missed your favorite emulator then kindly let me know in the comment section below.
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