You Can Now Use Android Apps on Two More Touchscreen Chromebooks
Android apps on Chrome OS are great , but so far only one laptop – the ASUS Chromebook Flip – has been able to try them out. Today, that list has grown by two sizes, including the Acer R11 and the Chromebook Pixel.
Both laptops have touchscreens, which means they are slightly better suited for using Android apps. If you have one of the models, here’s how to enable the developer channel and start downloading apps:
- Open “Settings” from the menu in the lower right corner of your screen.
- Click About Chrome OS.
- Click More
- Click Edit Channel and select Development Channel from the drop-down list.
- Check for updates and restart your device.
After updating your devices, you should have a new Google Play Store app. Here you can download any of the apps available in the store. Keep in mind that this work hasn’t been completed yet, so don’t expect everything to work as expected. However, with the addition of two more devices to the lineup, we are gradually getting closer to being ready for everyone.
Chrome OS Systems with Android Application Support | Chromium via Chrome Story , Engadget