What is it?
A cloud-based emulator is software that mimics hardware or software in the cloud. It lets users run applications as if they are on a local device.
Tech Understandability: Intermediate
Simple One-Sentence Definition
A tool that allows you to run applications from the cloud as if they were on your own device.
Analogy or Comparison
It’s like streaming a movie instead of downloading it. You use it over the internet without needing to save it on your device.
Why it matters?
Cloud-based emulators save storage space and make it easier to access applications from anywhere.
Fun Fact
Some game developers use cloud emulators to test their games on multiple devices without needing the actual hardware.
Related Terms
Emulator: An emulator is software or hardware that recreates another system, allowing one device to mimic another.
Cloud Computing: Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet, such as storage and processing.
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