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Those who own an Android device can also enjoy their apps on their Mac or PC via the use of Phone Link, Google Play Games, ...

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.

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