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# [What is an emulator? Definition, architecture, and the testing gaps nobody warns you about in 2026](https://bug0.com/blog/what-is-an-emulator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An emulator makes one computer behave like another. How it works, emulator vs simulator, and the OEM-specific bugs emulators miss in mobile QA.

May 22 · 14 min read · bug0.com  
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