Google’s next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones

• 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.

CAPTCHA tests are annoying, but at the same time, they can help protect websites from bots. While these tests are already the bane of our internet existence, they are going to get worse for some Android users. A requirement for Google’s next-generation reCAPTCHA system will make it a lot harder for de-Googled phones to browse the web.

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