Microsoft Windows 11 provides native support for running Android apps, but installing and running APK files on a Mac is much less streamlined.

Android SDK is used to create android apps and execute command lines. Learn how to install Android Studio and SDK on Windows 11/10.

To install APK files on your PC or Mac, download an emulator like BlueStacks. Depending on the emulator, you should be able to double-click the APK file from the Windows File Explorer or Finder ...

Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.