There are multiple ways to approach Android Development but by far the most official and powerful is to use Android Studio. This is the official IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for the ...

To run Android apps on a Mac, use emulators like Android Studio or Genymotion. Install Android Studio from Google’s website, set up a virtual device, and run apps via the Google Play Store.

That being said, we wouldn’t recommended anything but the stable channel if you’re using Android Studio for production. As we wait for the next stable release, Google is asking developers for feedback ...