Some settings show different options being that they’re in an emulated mode but are self-explanatory in nature. The general interface is simple to use and differs very little from what you would see on a tablet in landscape mode. Pretty neat! Twitter Application when used through BlueStacks If you download Instagram or Twitter, you can even use the webcam built into your computer as the camera. Microsoft Word (mobile version) installs and performs perfectly fine and even allows you to connect to your Microsoft One Drive for access to online documents. You can download music or office-based apps, e-reader applications, or creativity programs. Applications will need to be downloaded for your new emulated device, and some compatibility issues may arise–just as if you were running a different version of Android on your smartphone or tablet. Typical ‘Home Page’ upon starting up BlueStacks App Playerįrom here you have full access to all compatible applications that you’ve purchased or previously accessed with your Google account. It’s different from what you find on a smartphone or tablet with Google’s mobile operating system, but still functional and easy to navigate. After a successful login, you will be presented with a homepage of sorts that lets you launch any compatible app. Upon booting up BlueStacks for the first time, you’re asked to enter your Google account credentials.

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