Google appears ready to phase out Android Auto support for older smartphones, a move that will soon affect millions of active handsets worldwide. Users relying on aging hardware to power their in-car navigation, media, and hands-free communication may soon find the platform incompatible with their devices.
While software platforms routinely increase minimum requirements to maintain performance and modern security standards, the change will present a hurdle for drivers who have not upgraded their phones in several years. Once the cutoff takes effect, these devices will no longer be able to project the Android Auto interface to vehicle displays.
Affected users will likely need to update their devices to a newer operating system version or switch to a supported smartphone to keep using the service on the road.
Check the original report on Android Police for full details.
