Korean electronics giant LG has announced it is exiting the mobile phone business globally, with the decision coming after years of struggle in the sector.

LG leaves behind more than a flip phone-shaped hole in our hearts The company leaves a void that brands like Motorola and TCL are well-positioned to fill ...

So in essence, LG is abandoning mobile phones for good, but what does this mean for current owners who use such a device to run Android Auto? In the short term, nothing is changing.