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Oct 11, 2011

BlueStacks App Player lets you run Android Apps on Windows PCs or Tablets

If you've been dreaming of a world where Android apps are free to roam across your Windows desktop, you're in luck, because BlueStacks has just turned your reverie into reality. Today, the startup unveiled an alpha version of its App Player -- software that allows users to run a host of Android apps on Windows PCs, tablets or desktops, without requiring them to make modifications to their original OS. Available as a free download, this early test version comes pre-loaded with ten apps, and can support an extra 26, on top of that. 

BlueStacks' free Cloud Connect app, meanwhile, allows you to port third-party apps directly from your handset to your computer, though some games, including Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja, are prohibited. Those, it turns out, will be included under a paid version of the App Player, which BlueStacks hopes to launch at a later date. You can take the free software for a spin at the source link here.
 
 

12 comments:

the420shack.com said...

This looks cool. Some of the games on android phones run slower, as they are optimized for the newer gaming phones. This should be able to run those just fine though. I'm def gonna check this out.

Outcast said...

This is an excellent advancement. This is certainly a good move for Android.

Rick said...

Wow, this is a fantastic idea.

Enigmatic Vapor said...

Interesting idea..

Give Everything said...

wow seems great :D!

Crisalys said...

Wow, this is great. Thanks for letting me know about it.

earth said...

This kinda remind me of wine on ubuntu. Linux based os, like android are getting more and more userfriendly and this is a great thing.

Good article.

Technosauce said...

Neat little program, why not, eh?

The Offender said...

So a nice legal emulation tool. Interesting.

Anonymous said...

Looks awesome! Nice post :)

DWei said...

Sounds useful.

Lord Phrozen said...

I can finally test out some free apps on my PC.