What Is BlueStacks?

BlueStacks is an application that you install on your computer that lets you run Android applications just like you would on your phone. I’ve spent hours playing with this, and the potential here is great.

Early Days: Alpha Release

BlueStacks is still in its very early stages. This is their first public release of the software, and they’re calling it an alpha release. An alpha release means users should expect major bugs and are encouraged to report them to the developers. This helps them fix the issues and move toward a beta version, where the focus shifts to refining the experience.

Syncing Apps with Cloud Connect

BlueStacks comes with some pre-installed applications, but you can also install the BlueStacks Cloud Connect app on your Android device to sync your own apps to your computer. While many apps sync successfully, some are unavailable or only work with the paid version of BlueStacks (which hasn’t been released yet). I’ve also experienced issues where the sync process gets stuck, requiring a bit of troubleshooting to get things working again.

User Interface Challenges

The user interface still needs a lot of work before it’s ready for daily, long-term use. For example, the app forces full-screen mode even when the Android app only uses a small portion of the screen. I’ve also encountered a few app crashes during use.

Why I’m Still Excited

Despite the bugs and limitations, I want this to work—and I want it to work now. I love the Android UI and many of the apps, and being able to use them on a computer with a mouse and keyboard would be awesome. BlueStacks still has a long way to go, but I’ll be right there testing it until it’s bug-free.

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