Android Auto is dropping support for millions of older phones soon

Google is raising Android Auto’s minimum supported OS to Android 11, which will cut off millions of phones still running Android 9 and 10. For CIOs and IT leaders, this is a reminder that consumer app platform changes can quickly create employee productivity issues, help desk demand, and BYOD compatibility gaps unless mobile OS lifecycles are actively managed. Organizations should treat this as another trigger to tighten device standards, accelerate refresh planning, and verify that in-car and other mobile-dependent workflows remain supported.