Just a few days ago, we were talking about the new Android Auto update, which will probably be the last update we see. before leading to new design the Google infotainment system in our cars

Apparently to deal with this future design (and the hardware that goes with it), Google has raised the required minimum requirements so that our mobile phone can be connected to a compatible vehicle and reproduce the content on the screen.

Android 8.0 as a new standard for using Android Auto

As you can see on the Google support page, the company has now raised the bar from Android 6.0 to Android 8.0 (Oreo), so our mobile can run Android Auto in the car. There are two possible reasons for this change.

The first is the age of Android 6.0. It came out in October 2015 and the last version is from 2017. Any non-updated cell phone with this operating system will likely be more than three years old.

At this point there are very few users who own a mobile with Android 6.0 and install the minimum requirements. will increase the rate of adoption of a more modern systemIt gives Google better numbers in market share.

Another reason for this increase will be to prepare the ground for the new Android Auto: CoolWalk. about a new version with great improvements The American giant is preparing to launch it in the coming weeks.

This new version requires much more advanced hardware and Google assumes that a mobile phone with Android 6.0 can hardly handle the burden of the new design and new functions.