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Google ends support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Google has ended support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, requiring devices to run Android 7.0 Nougat or newer to access Google Play services. This change impacts older devices that may no longer be eligible for software updates. The move aims to ensure better security and functionality for users on more recent operating system versions. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations, primarily affects older Android device users.

RANK_REASON Product support lifecycle change for an operating system.

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Google ends support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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Product support lifecycle change for an operating system.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google finally puts phones running 10-year-old Android out of their misery Google now requires Android 7.0 or newer software versions to operate Play services o

    Google finally puts phones running 10-year-old Android out of their misery Google now requires Android 7.0 or newer software versions to operate Play services on Android smartphones. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-an droid-6-marshmallow-support-ended-3691168/ # Tech # T…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/google-android-6-mar…

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