Google Play Store and Android apps coming to Chromebooks starting mid-June


Google Play Store Android apps Chromebook

Google already confirmed that Google Play Store and Android apps will be coming to Chromebooks. Now it has announced that the Google Play Store that will let you download and use Android apps that run on phones and tablets can run on select Chromebooks from June.

Developers will be able to optimize their apps for the Chromebook form factor so that:

  • Android Apps can be shown in 3 different window sizes to allow the best experience
  • Users can multi-task with multiple Android apps in moveable windows along with a full desktop browser, all within the familiar Chrome OS interface.
  • Keyboard, mouse, and touch input will seamlessly work together
  • Users will get Android notifications on their Chromebooks
  • Android apps benefit from the Wifi or Bluetooth connectivity setup by the user or the administrator
  • File sharing is seamless between Chrome and Android apps through the Files app
  • Performance of demanding apps such as games or design apps is excellent

Google Play will start rolling out in the developer channel with M53 on the Asus Chromebook Flip, the Acer Chromebook R 11 and the latest Chromebook Pixel  (2015) from mid-June. Older Chromebooks will get the Google Play and Android apps later this year. Google said that it is working with several partners to launch new devices specially designed for Play.

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