windows - Query on Lenovo HORIZON PC supporting Android apps

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2014-07
  • Questioner

    Lenovo has launched Horizon model#57315243

    As per this link which says "Provides access to both the Windows & Android Apps world"

    This PC runs Windows 8 OS, So i understand that it would support Windows applications.

    My question:

    Can you please help me understand, How Windows OS can run android applications? Generally Smartphones which run Android OS has the capability of running Android apps.

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