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GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices

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[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS claims Google and Apple are increasingly using device verification systems to lock users into their own hardware and software. The platform says tools like Google’s Play Integrity, Apple’s App Attest, and Google’s reCAPTCHA systems make it harder to use alternative operating systems. GrapheneOS argues these systems are … Read More “GrapheneOS says Google is making life harder for rival operating systems and devices” »

GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does

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[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR GrapheneOS has patched an Android 16 VPN flaw that Google reportedly decided not to fix. The bug could let a malicious app leak small amounts of data outside an active VPN tunnel. In extreme cases, that means it’s possible stock Android users could have their IP address leaked, … Read More “GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does” »

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

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[ad_1] Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR 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 … Read More “Google’s next-gen reCAPTCHA system could spell trouble for de-Googled phones” »