These are the 3 best Android emulators for Mac

In this practical CHIP tip, we show you the 3 best Android emulators for your Mac.

Bluestacks App Player: The classic Android emulator

The Bluestacks App Player is the most famous Android emulator currently available. This uses the unique "LayerCake" technology, which makes it possible for Android apps to be emulated and run even without an external "virtual desktop".

• Bluestacks has a built-in search manager with which you can also install APK files.
• Push notifications from apps installed in Bluestacks are forwarded directly to Mac OS.
• The emulator uses your Mac's Internet connection. You do not have to carry out a configuration.

Droid4X: Fast emulator for video games

Droid4X was specially designed for high performance and is ideal for playing.

• Droid4X offers the option of configuring the keyboard as a gaming controller.
• In addition, Droid4X is already rooted and the Google Play Store is already installed.
• You can easily install APK files using drag & drop.

Andy OS: Well-known emulator with cool features

Andy OS is also very well known among Android emulators, however, in order to be able to use the emulator, you must first install Virtual Box.

• With Andy OS you can use your smartphone as a controller for games.
• The emulator also supports the camera and microphone.
• Apps can be accessed directly from the desktop environment.

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