You don't need an Android phone to run apps designed for the platform.

Though Microsoft removed Android app support from Windows 11, there are still ways to run Android apps on your PC if you want.

In this guide, we will discuss about Winlator, that emulates PC games and apps on your Android phone.

Using BlueStacks The third way to get Android apps running is via the BlueStacks application. This app creates a virtual environment on your PC which lets you run any Android app from the Play store.

You don't have to own a smartphone to use Android apps; you only need a PC and an Android emulator. Android emulators simulate the Android operating system, allowing you to run Android apps on ...

Bluestacks plans to soon start offering technology that will let PC users run Android apps on their laptops and desktops.