Andy for Mac review
Andy for Mac is a free virtual machine that lets you access Android apps on your Mac. If you crave a larger screen for playing your favorite Android games, you'll appreciate what this app has to offer.
Pros
Familiar interface: If you're used to navigating an Android device, you'll have no problem finding your way around Andy for Mac. At the bottom are the navigational menu options for returning to the previous screen, home, or active apps.
Play games on your Mac: While we love our Android device for playing games, sometimes it would be nice to stare at a bigger screen. We were able to install and play one of our favorite games in a matter of minutes with Andy for Mac.
Use Voice Search: After clicking on the Microphone option on the menu bar, we were able to use the Voice Search to find the address and phone number for a local restaurant -- all on our desktop.
Cons
Slows things down a bit: Don't expect to work on your Mac while Andy for Mac is running. When we jumped over to do a little work on our desktop computer, we found it painfully slow. It was so slow that we had to close Andy for Mac just so we could get our work done.
Inoperable camera: We tried to activate the camera app in the same way that we activated the Microphone app -- by clicking on the Camera button on the menu bar. However, we couldn't get the camera to work, which meant that we couldn't use apps that depended on the camera, such as Snapchat.
No help: We couldn't locate a help feature to offer guidance for new users or to troubleshoot any issues. An FAQ of some sort would be a nice addition.
Bottom Line
Andy for Mac works best as a vehicle for playing Android games on your Mac. However, if you're looking for a multi-tasking tool, the performance issues will hinder your workflow.
