Google's next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones
14 hours ago
- #Android
- #Google Play Services
- #reCAPTCHA
- Google's next-gen reCAPTCHA system mandates Google Play Services version 25.41.30 or higher for Android devices.
- De-Googled phones (e.g., those with GrapheneOS) will fail verification if reCAPTCHA escalates to QR code scanning.
- The change, in development since October last year, could hinder web browsing for users without Google Play Services.