Thanks to Windows' "Your Phone" app, you don't need the best Chromebook to enjoy Android apps on your desktop Previously, you could only mirror one Android app at any given time, but things have changed

Your Phone now allows you to open multiple Android apps on your Windows 10 PC Unfortunately, again, only Samsung Galaxy devices can experience multiple apps Therefore, those with other Android phones will have to forgo this upgrade

While being able to use Android apps on a Windows PC is great in itself, being able to use multiple apps simultaneously takes multitasking to the next level Having apps that you use frequently saves you the hassle of fiddling with your phone and interrupting it at various times throughout the day

Unfortunately, this feature is not widely available People who do not have a Samsung Galaxy phone cannot use the Android app on their PC Also, those who use something older (or less powerful) than the Galaxy Note 10 are limited to one app at a time

Your Phone app sharing was first announced in September, when Microsoft's comments suggested that they were "exploring" the possibility of offering this feature to other Android phones Unfortunately, we did not have the information to share at the time, and from the sounds of things that has not changed

Given the diversity of Android hardware out there, it is clear that it would be no small feat to make such a feature available on all devices As annoying as it may be for those who have different phones, Samsung's Galaxy device is one of the most popular Android devices So it is not surprising that Microsoft would start sharing apps there

If you want to try the "multiple app experience" on your PC, your first task is to make sure your Samsung phone is eligible Then, make sure your PC has the May 2020 Windows 10 update (or later), Android 110, version 120102132 of the Your Phone app, version 1201021330 of the Link to Windows app, the Galaxy Store Link to Windows Service app version 21052 or higher

This is a lot, but since this is a brand new feature for you to enjoy, you will need the latest and greatest software to make it happen In any case, most of these are likely already automatically updated

What about the rest of us? You should only have to do so due to using your phone as a phone Or you could always opt for an upgrade by checking out our list of the best Samsung phones or best Samsung phone deals That way you won't have to hold back