You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer.

A paid version of the open-source original Xbox emulator xemu just landed on Android, and the drama followed right behind it. The app, called X1 BOX, is an unofficial port that hit the Play Store ...

Original Xbox emulation has arrived on Android through a community port of Xemu. Early testing shows promise, though performance remains inconsistent depending on the game. When you purchase through ...

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

Multilogin combines mobile and browser profiles with identity management for multiple accounts. Users can launch cloud phones based on 30+ real smartphone models, and customize 55+ parameters for ...

Announced at CES 2026 this week, the new 8BitDo Flip Pad is a USB-C controller for Android phones (and iPhones too) that sits on top of your display and seems just perfect for emulators. Bluetooth ...

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...

Emulation has really come into its own over the past few years, thanks to a resourceful development community. Right along with it, we've seen a host of new Android-based emulation and retro game ...

Some Android gamers are running the Xenia emulator inside GameHub or Winlator to play Xbox 360 games on their phones. Many tested games have very poor performance, although a few titles do seem to run ...