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.

To make the process as easy as possible for everyone building Android apps, the company offers Android Studio as its official Integrated Developer Environment (IDE).

This involves streaming Android Studio from the cloud to your browser. Project IDX leverages a Linux VM and already offers Android or iOS simulators. It also features AI coding assistance with Gemini.