The new Chromebooks have begun to receive support today for the execution of Android applications, thus further expanding the list of devices compatible with the mobile apps.
Among the compatible Chromebooks we find models of Dell, ASUS, Acer and Samsung, although it should be noted that these ultraportables will only have access to the Google Play Store for the installation of Android apps in the beta channel, so that the versions that can be installed are not in their final phase, although in the near future all users will receive an update that will give them access to the stable channel (the possibility of downloading the final and stable versions of said applications).
Compatible Models
Among the Chromebooks that were added today to the list of new laptops compatible with Play Store apps, we find the following models:
- Samsung Chromebook 13
- Acer Chromebook 11 N7
- Acer Chromebook 15 (CB3-532)
- Dell Chromebook 11 and Chromebook 11 Convertible
- Dell Chromebook 13"
- ASUS Chromebook C202SA and C300SA / C301SA
- Mercer Chromebook NL6D
In total, 16 new Chromebooks have been added to the list of laptops with access to the Play Store. Taking into account that the Play Store will only be shown for users who have these laptops and are in the beta channel, You will have to access the Chromebook settings and switch to the Beta channel in order to have this access, restarting the laptop after making the change in the configuration.
According to various reports, the Acer Chromebook 14 You may also receive an update in the near future to support Android apps.
If your model is not among the Chromebooks that we have mentioned in this article, you can take a look at this page from Google where you will find all models with access to Play Store apps. You can also visit this page to discover how to install Android apps on the Chromebook.