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Yes, the concerns raised about resigning apps and sideloading capability is not something the average Windows user will care about. Android apps are also infer

Yes, the concerns raised about resigning apps and sideloading capability is not something the average Windows user will care about. Android apps are also inferior to Windows apps, so the real question is: Who is going to use Android apps on Windows. Android app developers seem to be the target group.

LegitShady 5y ago
> Yes, the concerns raised about resigning apps and sideloading capability is not something the average Windows user will care about. It's not something they'll understand the significance of. That doesn't mean it isn't important. >Android apps are also inferior to Windows apps, so the real question is: Who is going to use Android apps on Windows. Many people who use their phones for a lot of the time and want a similar/identical experience on their laptop. >Android app developers seem to be the target group. I disagree. It's for people who want snapchat or signal or whatever on their devices. Android developers already have emulators or test devices.
als0 5y ago
Yep. I've tried Android apps on ChromeOS and iOS apps on macOS. They're so out of place and clunky...the average computing user just won't like them. The developer angle is the only one that makes sense.
- indymike 5y ago
  About that. Most people are great with having access to Android apps on their Chromebook... Android apps let you do work on a Chromebook (example:video editing) where a local app really helps. Some Android apps work really well. Others not so much... That is because the developer hasn't done what needs to be done to make their app behave with freeform window mode. Those that don't either grab the whole screen or run in a phone sized window. Android has always had mouse support (original Android phones had a touch screen and trackball). Apps that do support freeform window mode work really well on ChromeOS, too. Ok, so why even have freeform window mode? Well, that is because Android has a "desktop mode" that is supported by some Android 10+ devices. If you have a USBC/HDMI/USB adapter (same thing you use with newer macs), you can plug your phone in and use it like a desktop. It's not great, but it is surprisingly useful, especially when an airline loses your laptop bag.
ClumsyPilot 5y ago
"Android apps are also inferior to Windows apps" There is no windows app to access my credit card, an Monzo doesn't even bother creating a website to access your bank account. Some functionality specifically requires a mobile app and is not accessible from websites.

LegitShady 5y ago

> Yes, the concerns raised about resigning apps and sideloading capability is not something the average Windows user will care about. It's not something they'll understand the significance of. That doesn't mean it isn't important. >Android apps are also inferior to Windows apps, so the real question is: Who is going to use Android apps on Windows. Many people who use their phones for a lot of the time and want a similar/identical experience on their laptop. >Android app developers seem to be the target group. I disagree. It's for people who want snapchat or signal or whatever on their devices. Android developers already have emulators or test devices.

als0 5y ago

Yep. I've tried Android apps on ChromeOS and iOS apps on macOS. They're so out of place and clunky...the average computing user just won't like them. The developer angle is the only one that makes sense.

indymike 5y ago
About that. Most people are great with having access to Android apps on their Chromebook... Android apps let you do work on a Chromebook (example:video editing) where a local app really helps. Some Android apps work really well. Others not so much... That is because the developer hasn't done what needs to be done to make their app behave with freeform window mode. Those that don't either grab the whole screen or run in a phone sized window. Android has always had mouse support (original Android phones had a touch screen and trackball). Apps that do support freeform window mode work really well on ChromeOS, too. Ok, so why even have freeform window mode? Well, that is because Android has a "desktop mode" that is supported by some Android 10+ devices. If you have a USBC/HDMI/USB adapter (same thing you use with newer macs), you can plug your phone in and use it like a desktop. It's not great, but it is surprisingly useful, especially when an airline loses your laptop bag.

ClumsyPilot 5y ago

"Android apps are also inferior to Windows apps" There is no windows app to access my credit card, an Monzo doesn't even bother creating a website to access your bank account. Some functionality specifically requires a mobile app and is not accessible from websites.