BlueStacks App Player allows users to run Android applications on a Windows 7 PC.
Editors' note: The Download Now link will download a small installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual download.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiKrECiN8EgN3BIHFREdevWmvIHs3Y0SKTHJ9JgxYQmTRnVENnRDLvyWUqppq7tdV6K6o4OBt3akR55DzcuJ_DNsSYSWGjMvur0186UjiAFmb_sCyQMUQtbYtFgao23mOm0CzOd04g9N8/s200/BlueStacks_Logo_Vertical.jpg)
Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission-critical data before installing or using this software.
Publisher's Description
From Bluestacks:
BlueStacks is the first production software that allows you to use your favorite mobile apps on a Windows PC. You can download apps like Angry Birds Space, Temple Run, Evernote or Documents to Go directly into BlueStacks, or sync the apps from your phone using the BlueStacks Cloud Connect Android app.
If you have an Android phone, you've probably installed an app or two. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to run them on your Windows PC? BlueStacks App Player makes this possible for certain apps.
BlueStacks App Player is the alpha version of an emulator that lets you use use Android on PC. It works a bit like a widget. When clicked, BlueStacks App Player will display the ten apps that have already been pre-installed, which are mostly games.
BlueStacks App Player's interface is easy to navigate. You can install new applications by clicking the "Get More Apps" button. Currently, there are more than 25 apps you can install this way. Hopefully, the number will grow as BlueStacks App Player develops.
The BlueStacks App Player team is currently taking emails for volunteer signups for an upcoming beta release as well. You can add your name to the list on the program's official website.
BlueStacks App Player is onto a good start when it comes to running Android apps on your PC.
Pros
- Use Android apps in Windows
- Includes several pre-installed apps and games
- Full screen view available
Cons
- Limited number of available apps
- Not compatible with all apps yet