
Description: ARC Welder is a Google-made software that allows you to take Android apps and run them on your Chromebook. It converts APK files into Chrome extensions that can then be launched like regular Chrome apps.
Type: Open Source Test Automation Framework
Founded: 2011
Primary Use: Mobile app testing automation
Supported Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows

Description: Android-x86 is an open source project that ports the Android operating system to run on devices with x86 processors, allowing Android to be installed on PCs and laptops. It provides support for hardware components commonly found in PCs and enables Android apps to run on larger screens with keyboards and mice.
Type: Cloud-based Test Automation Platform
Founded: 2015
Primary Use: Web, mobile, and API testing
Supported Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, API