These are the Android emulators for PC and Mac I recommend in 2026

We talk a lot about emulating PC experiences on our phones, but what about putting phones on PC? Let's look at the best Android emulators.

I tried Android's desktop mode, and I might never use my laptop again

Android's Desktop Mode surprised me ...

Android x86 Emulation Runs PC Games on Phones : Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS

Android x86 emulation runs PC games on ARM phones without streaming; Cyberpunk 2077 hit 60 FPS on low, expectations stay ...

Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops

Android 17 is a massive win for anyone using a foldable or tablet ...

Google's Android for PC may get redesigned status bar, Chrome Extensions

Reportedly, an internal Google build offers an early look at Android's desktop interface, highlighting UI changes aimed at large screens and keyboard-and-mouse use ...

Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected

Google’s Android-based PC OS may not fully launch until 2028, with ChromeOS overlap and ecosystem challenges slowing progress. The post Google’s Android PC dream may take longer than expected appeared ...
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You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...