You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

The Xbox app on PC now lets you manually add any game or app to your library. Learn how this new feature works and why it is a big deal for handheld gamers.

In the name of convenience, many apps these days are designed to be cross-platform. They can run on both mobile and desktop, so you can readily switch between devices without starting from scratch. It ...