What is an Emulator?
An emulator is a software program that allows one computer system (host) to imitate another system (guest). It enables users to run applications, operating systems, or games that were originally designed for a different platform.
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1. Types of Emulators
1.1 Android Emulators
Used to run Android apps on a PC or Mac.
🔹 Examples: BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, LDPlayer, Android Studio Emulator
1.2 Gaming Console Emulators
Allows playing console games on a PC.
🔹 Examples: Dolphin (Wii/GameCube), PCSX2 (PS2), RPCS3 (PS3), Yuzu (Nintendo Switch)
1.3 Operating System Emulators
Simulates different OS environments.
🔹 Examples: QEMU (Linux, Windows), VirtualBox, VMware
1.4 iOS Emulators
Runs iOS apps on a PC.
🔹 Examples: iPadian, Xcode Simulator
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2. Uses of Emulators
✔ App Development & Testing – Developers use Android and iOS emulators to test mobile apps.
✔ Gaming – Play old or unavailable games from other platforms.
✔ Cross-Platform Compatibility – Run software from different OS (e.g., Windows apps on Mac using Wine).
✔ Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing – Used to test security vulnerabilities in software.
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