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BlueStacks is an American technology company that produces the BlueStacks App Player and other cloud-based cross-platform products. The BlueStacks App Player is designed to enable Android applications to run on PCs running Microsoft Windows and Apple's macOS. The company was founded in 2009 by Jay Vaishnav, Suman Saraf, and Rosen Sharma, former CTO at McAfee and a board member of Cloud.com.

Investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint, Samsung, Intel, Qualcomm, Citrix, Radar Partners, Ignition Partners, AMD, and others.^[8]

The company was announced May 25, 2011, at the Citrix Synergy conference in San Francisco. Citrix CEO Mark Templeton demonstrated an early version of BlueStacks onstage and announced that the companies had formed a partnership. The public alpha version of App Player was launched on October 11, 2011.^[9] App Player exited beta on June 7, 2014.

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App Player[edit]

The App Player, software that virtualizes an Android OS, can be downloaded in versions for Windows 10 and macOS. The software's basic features are free to download and use. Advanced optional features require a paid monthly subscription.^[10] The company claims the App Player can run 1.5 million Android apps as of November 2019.^[11] As of November 2019, BlueStacks have been downloaded over 210 million times.^[12] App Player features mouse, keyboard, and external touchpad controls.

BlueStacks for Mac[edit]

On June 27, 2012, the company released an alpha-1 version of its App Player software for macOS,^[13] while the beta version was released on December 27, 2012.

In April 2015, BlueStacks, Inc. announced that a new version of App Player for macOS, 2.0, was in development, which was released in July.^[14]

BlueStacks 2[edit]

In December 2015, BlueStacks, Inc. released the new version BlueStacks 2.0^[15] which lets users run multiple Android applications simultaneously.^[16] BlueStacks 2.0 was also available for Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks or later, till 2018.

BlueStacks TV (BTV)[edit]

On April 7, 2016, the company released BlueStacks TV which integrated Twitch.tv directly into the BlueStacks App Player.^[17] This addition allows users to stream their apps to Twitch without the need for extra hardware or software. BlueStacks released Facebook Live integration in September 2016, allowing users to stream their gameplay to their Facebook profiles, Pages they control, or Facebook Groups they belong to.^[18]

BlueStacks 3[edit]

In July 2017, BlueStacks released BlueStacks 3 based on a brand new engine and front-end design.^[19] BlueStacks 3 added App Center which personalizes game suggestions, an account system, chat, new keymapping interface, and multi-instance. Multi-instance allows users to launch multiple BlueStacks windows using either the same or different Google Play account.

BlueStacks 3N[edit]

On January 19, 2018, BlueStacks announced the release of the BlueStacks + N Beta which runs on Android 7 (Android Nougat) and claimed to be the first and only Android gaming platform to have Android 7 at the time, since the majority of Android emulators ran Android 4.4 (KitKat), including prior BlueStacks versions.^[20] This beta version is powered by an upgraded 'HyperG' graphics engine allowing BlueStacks to utilize the full array of Android 7 APIs

BlueStacks 4[edit]

On September 18, 2018, BlueStacks announced the release of its latest flagship version, BlueStacks 4. BlueStacks 4 benchmarks 6-8x faster than every major mobile phone according to the Antutu benchmark.^[21] BlueStacks 4 also includes dynamic resource management which only initializes the required Android libraries thus freeing resources. A new dock and search offer a clean user interface. New AI powered key-mapping tool auto maps keys in supported games with key customization also available for further tweaking. In addition, BlueStacks 4 supports^[22] both 32-bit and 64-bit version of Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

Development for macOS has been restarted, and version 4 is currently available from the website as of November 2019, first released for Mac in January 2019.^[23]

BlueStacks 4 64-Bit Beta[edit]

On January 17, 2019, BlueStacks released a 64-bit version of BlueStacks 4 via its early access program.^[24] This version runs on a 64-bit version of Android 7.1.2 which allows for improved performance, and more efficient memory usage. The prerequisites for running this build include running a 64-bit version of Windows 8 or later, with virtualization enabled, and Hyper-V disabled. This 64-bit release allows the installation and usage of ARM64-v8a android applications.

Minimum requirements[edit]

Current minimum requirements for App Player for Windows include: Windows 7 or higher, 2 GB or higher system memory, 5 GB of hard drive space, administrator rights, and an Intel or AMD processor.^[6] BlueStacks clashes with the BitDefender antivirus software.^[25] An update to the latest graphic card driver version is also recommended.

Minimum requirements for macOS are: macOS Sierra or higher, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB disk space, and a model newer than 2014. Please note that BlueStacks has explicitly said that they have not supported Apple Silicon yet.^[26]

GamePop[edit]

On May 9, 2013, the subscription service GamePop was announced.^[27] It allows users to play as many as 500 mobile games on TV. On July 23, 2014 Samsung announced ^[8] it had invested in and was backing GamePop. This brought total outside investment in BlueStacks to $26 million.^[28]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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10. ^Whitney, Lance. 'Android apps can now run on your PC via BlueStacks'. CNET. Archived from the original on December 8, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
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External links[edit]

• Official website

Bluestacks is an American based tech-company that produces BluestacksAndroid emulator for PC or MAC. Moreover, the software is free to download, and owing to this perk the company has attracted millions of users worldwide. However, cross-platform products are usually prone to errors and bugs but most importantly they do possess an elevated risk of a security breach. Consequently, this uncertainty raises a question among potential users whether Bluestacks is safe to use or not?

We are here to put an end to any speculation by providing our readers with what we believe is our take on this dilemma.

Furthermore, we will be trying our best to present pieces of evidence with each of our claims just to eliminate gaps for any doubts.

Is Bluestacks Safe?

Bluestacks Android emulator is totally safe to use on PC or MAC. And to prove this statement we provide you with a detailed report on the safety of Bluestacks, all the while eliminating any speculation.

Bluestacks Android emulator allows its users to download and run almost 95% of all the apps available on the Google Playstore onto PC or MAC.

In other words, users can enjoy a wide range of Android apps, from gaming to social media. So in consequence of such a high percentage and plain convenience, new users are eager to try out the software.

Now, when it comes to safety, we have not yet succeeded in obtaining any concrete evidence that would suggest that Bluestacks Android emulator is malicious.

There has been a report which stated that the Antivirus software, McAfee and Avast have labeled the software as malicious. However, the report later turned out to be false.

Bluestacks might ask for you to halt antivirus operations on your system. But, there is no need to worry about it because antivirus software can interfere with the downloading procedure.

To clarify, if a file is prevented from being downloaded but the installation proceeds further, the software might not work as it was supposed to, in such a case, after installation.

Is Bluestacks Android emulator safe for PC?

There is no harm in saying YES, indeed Bluestacks Android emulator is not only safe to use but super convenient. That is to say, you no longer have to use your phone all the time while you are on your computer.

Bluestacks Android emulatoris neither malware nor insecure, although it automatically sends user data statistics back to its servers, which is just for Bluestacksto improve its services.

Bluestacks will not ask for your personal information but if you do feel insecure you can always turn off the user data statistics feature from the settings.

Is Bluestacks Android emulator safe for MAC?

The same goes for MAC users, BlueStacks is a safe to use Android emulator. This fact also proves beneficial to those Apple users out there that want you to use any particular Android app which is not available on the App Store.

Similarly, Bluestacks will not ask for your personal information but if you do feel insecure you can always turn off the user data statistics feature from the settings.

Let us have a look at some of the BlueStacks reviews by some users:

What is Bluestacks?

Bluestacks is an Android emulator designed with the sole purpose of replicating the entire functionalities of Android onto a PC or MAC, in doing so this enables its users to have a quick look at their social media accounts and pages from their work or home desktops or laptops, also enabling them to play games that were only made available for smartphones or tablets.

This unique feature has made the company very popular with an astounding number of users online.

Bluestacks have also made sure the app is in no way malicious or posing any security threats to its users.

Moreover, earlier versions were reported to be running apps slower than usual. A user reports:

In addition to slow operation, earlier versions were also notorious for causing installation issues. However, you need not worry much about how the older versions operated. The newest version of Bluestacks is called the Bluestacks 4 Android emulator.

Is Bluestacks Android emulator legal to use?

The only reason people speculate on the legality of the software is because most emulators do violate rules and regulation.

However, Bluestacks is an Android emulator, and Android is an open-sourced operating system, meaning you can modify the operating system according to your utilization.

Secondly, Bluestacks is just an emulator that is not malicious in any way and it allows its users access to login into there Google Play accounts. In other words, it is safe to say Bluestacks is legal to use.

Is Bluestacks running slow?

If you think you are experiencing this issue than try to wrap your head around the fact that BlueStacks utilizes virtualization technology to mimic an Android OS operating on your system.

After that, it runs the apps over it and gaming apps can be a bit graphics intensive even for your system.

Consequently, you might be overburdening your RAM, Bluestacks needs at least 2GB of RAM and a minimum of 4GB of the hard disk to perform at its optimal level.

Older versions were reportedly slower and that might have been a software-related issue. Although Bluestacks has acknowledged these issues and have been working on improving its software.

Therefore, if you are facing performance issues we would suggest you clear up some RAM space and optimize your CPU. Also, remember to update graphics drivers and close all unnecessary programs running in the background.

PC requirements for optimum performance

The minimum system requirements are listed below:

• OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above
• Processor: Intel or AMD Processor
• HDD:5GB free disk space
• RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (though having 2GB of RAM might cause the apps to run slow.)
• Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft
• You must be an Administrator on your PC.

However, the recommended system requirements for optimum performance are as follows:

• OS: Microsoft Windows 10
• RAM: 8GB or higher
• HDD: SSD (or Fusion/Hybrid Drives)
• Processor: Intel or AMD Multi-Core Processor with Single Thread PassMark score > 1000, with virtualization extensions enabled in the BIOS.
• Graphics: Intel/Nvidia/ATI, Onboard or Discrete controller with PassMark score >= 750.
• Internet: Broadband connection to access games, accounts, and related content.
• Up-to-date graphics drivers from Microsoft
• It is recommended installing the BlueStacks App Player if you have a virtual machine (Microsoft Virtual PC, VMWare Workstation, or Oracle Virtualbox) installed on the same PC.

FAQs about BlueStacks Android emulator

Is Bluestacks free?

Ans: Yes, Bluestacks Android emulator is free to download.

What can Bluestacks do?

Ans: Bluestacks is an Android emulator that enables its users to experience the Android mobile ecosystem from the comfort of their desktop or laptop.

Which is better NOX or bluestacks?

Ans: Bluestacks has outperformed NOX is every benchmark so needless to say Bluestacks is better.

Is Bluestacks safe for your computer?

Ans: Yes, Bluestacks Android emulator is safe and secure. There is no evidence of it being a malicious software of any kind.

Can you get a virus from Bluestacks?

Ans: No, Bluestacks is safe to use.

Can I install Snapchat on my PC using Bluestacks?

Ans: Yes definitely, the whole point of using Bluestacks is to be able to use all your mobile apps on your PC or laptop.

How to install BlueStacks on MAC

This is a fairly straight-forward method. However, before we begin let us look at some of the system requirements:

1. Operating System: Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14)
2. RAM:4GB RAM
3. HDD: 4GB disk space
4. Up-to-date graphics drivers.
5. Updated App Store app from Apple.
6. Make sure that you have the latest graphics drivers for your Mac’s graphics card.
7. You must be an Administrator on your PC.

Once you have gone through all the requirements head over to the BlueStacks website and begin the procedure by downloading the installation file.

Choose MAC OS as the operating system and click on the “Download” button. Once the file download has finished, double-click the icon to proceed with the installation.

Click the “Install Now” button to start the process.

However, if you get a ‘System Extension Blocked’ popup, then click on “Open Security Privacy”, next click on ‘Allow’ in ‘Security & Privacy’ settings and you should be good to go.

Now just wait and let the installer extract all the necessary files, the entire downloading process should only take a couple of minutes (faster if you have a high-spec system).

Once the download is completed the software will ask you for the Google Play account sign-up. In that case, if you already have an account just sign in and enjoy your Android App on your MAC.

How To Download Bluestacks On Mac

A similar method will follow suit for downloading Bluestacks on your PCrunning Windows. Just download the installation file from the Bluestacks website.

Choose the appropriate OS and begin to download it. Once the file has been downloaded just run the installer and enjoy your apps.

Final words

Bluestacks has bridged the gap between mobile applications and PC programs, users can now benefit from this software and run any mobile application on their system.

The plus point being it is completely legal to do so and secure.

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