Anbox

Anbox executes the Android runtime environment by using LXC (Linux Containers), recreating the directory structure of Android as a mountable loop image, while using native Linux kernel to execute applications. It makes use of Linux namespaces through LXC for isolation. Applications do not have any direct hardware access, all accesses are sent through the Anbox daemon. This ensures that Android apps can run on Linux without the need for emulation, offering improved performance compared to traditional methods like Android emulators. == How Anbox Cloud differs from Anbox ==

Anbox Cloud is a cloud-based platform developed by Canonical for running Android operating system instances at scale. It builds on container-based virtualization using LXD to enable multiple isolated Android environments on a single machine. Unlike the original Anbox project, which was desktop-oriented and is now discontinued, Anbox Cloud is intended for deployment in server and cloud infrastructures. It supports both Arm and x86 architectures, offers GPU acceleration for graphics-intensive workloads such as cloud gaming, and includes tooling for automation, orchestration, and performance monitoring. Anbox Cloud is compatible with public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as private and hybrid cloud environments. Anbox Cloud supports elastic scaling and centralized management, and is used for mobile application testing, CI/CD pipelines, low-latency Android streaming, and the development of in-vehicle software based on Android Automotive OS, including support for the Vehicle Hardware Abstraction Layer (VHAL). It is suited for use cases requiring high instance density, secure isolation, and consistent performance. == See also ==