Ramus Launched Cloud-Based Android Emulator Service
The platform streamlines mobile development by allowing developers to test applications directly in a browser environment.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Ramus has launched an alpha-stage cloud platform that enables developers to run Android device emulators for testing and pull request previews. The service supports various frameworks including React Native, Flutter, and Jetpack Compose.
Why it matters
By providing cloud-hosted virtual machines, the service reduces the hardware setup overhead typically required for mobile testing. This integration aims to accelerate development workflows by connecting directly to GitHub repositories.
Signed-in accounts support up to two concurrent sessions with 300 MB APK capacity, whereas unregistered trial sessions are capped at 60 minutes and 150 MB. The platform maintains a limit of three CLI trials per IP address.
The players
Ramus
A startup provider of cloud-hosted virtual device infrastructure for mobile application developers.
GitHub
A web-based platform for version control and software collaboration where developers host repositories.
The details
Developers interact with virtual machines by connecting GitHub repositories or uploading APKs, which are Android Package files used for application distribution. AI agents, such as Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, navigate these emulated environments by executing screen taps and monitoring application behavior through screenshots.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Ramus announced the public alpha release of its cloud-based Android emulation service.
The Tech Race
This service moves mobile testing from local developer workstations to a cloud-native architecture. It follows a trend of offloading resource-intensive emulation tasks away from the local IDE, competing with traditional environment setups like Android Studio.
Developers can currently access the platform for free during the alpha testing period by connecting their repositories. While the service supports native Android, React Native, and Flutter, users should note that the current trial is limited to specific CLI session durations and file sizes.
The takeaway
The platform simplifies CI/CD pipelines by automating emulator-based testing directly through pull requests. Developers should watch for future announcements regarding paid subscription tiers as the platform transitions out of its current alpha phase.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dynamic Business.
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