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

Google Play is getting a bunch of new PC-focused features, including a dedicated tab in the Store. “Buy once, play anywhere” ...

Android has a wealth of options for gamers on the go. The Android game scene is bigger than ever, but it’s a difficult marketplace to navigate. An unwritten rule about the best Android games is that ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Google hinted at its strong campaign into desktop gaming, unveiling significant updates for Google Play Games that integrate Windows as a core platform. The ...

Windows will be presented as a core part of the Google Play platform with these updates. The mobile and web Play Store will soon have a Windows tab, which will highlight content that is optimized for ...

Usually, Android users automatically gravitate toward digital marketplaces like Google Play when looking for games and apps. In reality, many alternative platforms offer huge gaming catalogs without ...

Brady Snyder is a technology journalist that has written about mobile devices and computers for multiple publications for over two years. He graduated from St. John's University with a B.S. in ...

Resident Evil Requiem PC emulation on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 peaks near 38W power draw, leading to thermal throttling in ...

Retro gamers make up a large population of players who love old-school games, and the Retroid Pocket 6 is something they should all check out.

Using the PC emulator platform Winlator, GTA V on Android now plays on modern Android smartphones without any glitches, stutter or lag. Highly dependant on your device, the amazing open-world game can ...

We've known for a while that full games were coming to Android Auto, and the latest beta build unlocks the first titles that drivers can already test in their cars. If you're a long-time Android Auto ...