Microsoft Windows 11 provides native support for running Android apps, but installing and running APK files on a Mac is much less streamlined.

Using Google Play Store As of October 2024, the Google Play Store allows you to install two apps at once on your Android device.

Below, we list multiple ways you can download and install Android apps on your phone, tablet, or any other Android device using APK files.

Windows 11 is the first version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system to offer native support for running Android applications. The official way to do that is to install the Amazon Appstore ...

Does the Google Play Store not offer the app you want? We explain how to install apps/APK files from outside the Play Store.

If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet running Android 14, it’s true that you can’t download and install these older apps on your device itself.

To run Android apps on a Mac, use emulators like Android Studio or Genymotion. Install Android Studio from Google’s website, set up a virtual device, and run apps via the Google Play Store.