Microsoft Windows 11 provides native support for running Android apps, but installing and running APK files on a Mac is much less streamlined.

We often talk about APK files when discussing Android phones. But what are APK files, how do they work, and why should you care about them? Let's explain.

Sometimes, not every Android app will be available on the Google Play Store in your region, which means you'll need to install the APK file instead.

A program called WSATools simplifies the process of sideloading Android apps onto Windows 11. Once set up, WSATools provides a point-and-click interface for installing APK files onto PCs.