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Google has raised the minimum requirements for a phone hoping to runAndroid 15.

How much of an impact will this change have?

Android 15

Google could still restrict access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) if it wishes.

So its in phone makers best interest to fall in line.

That said, Android is popular around the world in part because there are so many cheap devices available.

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Not to mention improvements to low-light photography and enhancements to existing accessibility features.

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