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.
Android Authority

Microsoft Visual Studio Emulator now supports Android Studio and Eclipse with ADT

Microsoft’s Visual Studio Emulator for Android was launched only last November. It was the tech company’s attempt at getting developers working on Android apps from their own platform, but it proved ...
9to5Mac

Microsoft’s Android emulator coming soon to Mac as it open-sources Visual Studio Code

During Microsoft’s Connect 2015 event today live from New York, the company announced it is open-sourcing its Visual Studio Code program for developers and in the process bringing its Visual Studio ...