• Google is making it mandatory to have Play Services for its next-generation reCAPTCHA system on Android.

  • Your phone will need to be running Play Services version 25.41.30 or greater when the system asks you to scan a QR code for verification.

  • This hurdle means that de-Googled phones will fail the verification test by default.

  • MuteDog@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    5 days ago

    This requirement will kick in the moment the system suspects suspicious activity. At that point, reCAPTCHA will forgo the old image puzzles and require you to scan a QR code with your smartphone to prove you’re human.

    How is this going to work if you’re browsing the internet on your phone??

    • Wispy2891@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      5 days ago

      How is this going to work if you’re browsing the internet on your phone??

      Easy, they force you to install an app, just click the link and agree to all the permissions and cookies and stuff. It might be malware, it might be legit, who knows?

      official Google screenshot

      Google copying UI workflows from literal malware developers…