Weekend poll: Do you use Android apps on Chrome OS?
This week saw thesurprise release of Chrome OS Flex, the spiritual successor to CloudReady that seems set to breathe some life into any old computer gathering dust in the basement. For the most part, it works just like any other device running Chrome, though there’s a handful of key differences that might make it a dealbreaker for some users. Android app support is chief among them, lacking any way to natively run apps from the Play Store on your Chrome OS Flex device.
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The Android app experience on Chrome OS has gotten a lot better over the years. In fact,Google announced 50% more users accessed apps from the Play Store in 2021compared to the year before. That sure sounds like it’s become an essential part of the Chromebook experience — and indeed, a major missing piece with Chrome OS Flex. Web apps are one thing, but it’s tough to replace the lineup of games available on the Play Store with anything in your browser.
Of course, it’s one thing for Google to say Android apps are vital to Chrome users, but how much do theyreallymatter? Even if you’re only regularly using one app on your laptop, that might be enough to make you write off Chrome OS Flex altogether. So do you use Android apps on Chrome OS, and if so, how often?
Do you use Android apps on Chrome OS?
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