How to develop an Android App that can run on Chrome OS?

Question

Recently, Google released some Android apps that can run on Chrome OS. How can I develop apps that will do the same?

• Is a specific SDK different from phone, tv, glass necessary?
• Does the source code of an existing Android app need to change?
• Do any extra libraries need to be imported into my project?

Or can an existing app run on Chrome OS without any changes?

Answer 1

The announcement for ARC in September of 2014 said:

• Duolingo - a fun and free way to learn a new language before your next trip
• Evernote - write, collect and find what matters to you, with a full-size keyboard and touchscreen
• Sight Words - a delightful way for you to help improve your child's reading skills
• Vine - create short, beautiful, looping videos in a simple and fun way

These first apps are the result of a project called the App Runtime for Chrome (Beta), which we announced earlier this summer at Google I/O. Over the coming months, we’ll be working with a select group of Android developers to add more of your favorite apps so you’ll have a more seamless experience across your Android phone and Chromebook.

In April of 2015, Google released the preview of ARC. You can find more information on the ARC website.