The beta can now be downloaded through BlueStacks' main site for those looking to try it out. For now, users can expect plenty from the new update, including faster boot, install and launch times for apps, 40% less RAM consumption than BlueStacks 4, an 'Eco Mode' that offers 80% less CPU usage when multi-tasking, along with smoother frame rates when gaming. Our support for ARM reflects the work we have been doing for the last three years,' Agarwal said.Ĭurrently, the BlueStacks 5 (beta) only runs on devices with Intel or AMD processors, but ARM support will arrive soon. It runs on Windows and Mac operating system environments. The Nox App Player uses an Android 4.4.2 KitKat kernel, a version of Android most people will know how to use. It is a shareware emulator program which supports the testing and debugging of gaming applications. 'ARM devices have a big advantage over x86 devices for running Android Apps, as they don't need binary translation. The Device Simulator view simulates many common features of mobile devices, including: Auto-rotation Screen safe area Touch input. If you are a gaming application developer, then NoxPlayer is an ideal choice.
In fact, it seemed easier than ever to add support to ARM processors. 'We see the market for BlueStacks App Player expanding considerably with Apple's endorsement of running iOS apps on the Mac form factor,' said BlueStacks Chief Architect Sharad Agarwal.īlueStacks has been popular software for PCs with over 500 million downloads, but adding support for ARM processors opens its doors to many more users.
