Some Android devices will soon be able to run Windows apps
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If you ever wanted to run Windows apps on your Android device, you may soon be able to run Windows apps on your Android device. CodeWeavers is currently working on a software which will allow users to run Windows apps on their Android tablets. Unfortunately though, you won’t be able to run Windows apps on most devices as your device will be required to have an x86 processor, which is currently available on some Android tablets such as the Nokia N1.
As you may have already guessed, the apps will get emulated on Android, which means that the performance of the apps won’t be really fluid. For now, there isn’t any word on when it’s coming out. However, CodeWeavers is planning to release a Technical Preview in the near future. And if you are wondering, CodeWeavers’ software will be available for free.
It is worth noting that the software will be able to run Win32 aka Classic Windows app only. It will be interesting to see how Windows apps run on Android devices, considering that most Android tablets don’t really have decent specs. Nonetheless, tell us if you would like to run Windows apps on your Android tablet in the comment section below.
