• 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.

  • x00z@lemmy.worldEnglish
    481·
    1 day ago

    A lot of Android bot devices simulate (or even ARE) a full phone with a legit Play Store and other Google services.

    This requirement is enforced vendor lock in. Nothing more.