Instant BlueStacks

In Detail

BlueStacks is the only software that you can use to emulate an Android environment on your Mac or PC, so if you've ever wanted to run Android apps on your Mac or PC effortlessly, then Instant BlueStacks will show you how easy it can be with BlueStacks.

Instant BlueStacks takes you through the process of installing and configuring BlueStacks on Mac or PC. This book will teach you all the basics, and help you make the most of the software.

Instant BlueStacks will take you through the process setting up and using BlueStacks. You’ll be introduced to BlueStacks and guided through the installation process. Following that, you will be shown how to get going, enabling you to start experimenting with the software and various apps. By the end of this book, you will have set up your own environment and be running Android apps that you cannot otherwise get for Mac or PC. The book also introduces you to the BlueStacks community so that you can get further help and advice. Instant BlueStacks is your no-nonsense guide to installing Android apps on a Mac or PC. This book is packed with illustrations and examples to help you master the software quickly.

Approach

Get to grips with a new technology, understand what it is and what it can do for you, and then get to work with the most important features and tasks. A fast-paced, example-based approach guide for learning BlueStacks.

Who this book is for

This book is for anyone with a Mac or PC who wants to run Android apps on their computer. Whether you want to play games that are freely available for Android but not your computer, or you want to try apps before you install them on a physical device or use it as a development tool, this book will show you how. No previous experience is needed as this is written in plain English so that you can get going with BlueStacks quickly and easily.