Samsung's One UI 7 Introduces 'Automatic Verification' Feature, Eliminating the Need to Solve CAPTCHAS Manually
Unleashing the Future: Samsung's Anti-CAPTCHA Revolution
Navigating the web isn't always a smooth sail; CAPTCHAs, those pesky little tests meant to prove you're human, can be a genuine pain in the neck. But what if they weren't? A groundbreaking feature in Samsung's latest update, One UI 7, could potentially put an end to your CAPTCHA woes.
CAPTCHAs: The Elephant in the room
Now, you might stumble upon CAPTCHAs when you're trying to log in, and their purpose is as basic as it gets. They're here to ensure that websites aren't bombarded by bot spam or unwarranted attacks. The challenges you're presented with are tasks that humans can handle with ease but that set web bots spinning in circles. You might be asked to identify a jumbled cluster of letters or to select all the motorcycle images in a chaotic grid.
While defending against bots is crucial, these CAPTCHAs can be downright irritating, often consuming precious minutes of your time. To make matters worse, some versions of these bot checkers also invade your privacy by examining your browsing behavior.
Enter Samsung, your knight in shining armor, ready to lighten your digital load with a new feature called Automatic Verification. This chief just might become your new best friend, and it's available for the latest Samsung Internet browser on Galaxy S25 phones. Don't despair, older devices will get it soon.
Automatic Verification: A Brief Guide
Open up Samsung Internet on your phone, find the menu (three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner), and navigate to Settings. From there, choose Privacy dashboard, then Smart anti-tracking, and you'll find the Automatic Verification toggle switch. If it's not already activated, flick that bad boy on.
According to the latest app update, this feature stops websites from exploiting the data collected during the user authentication process to track your activities. Basically, it helps you skip the CAPTCHA step on websites.
However, there are a few catches to watch out for. For one, Automatic Verification is exclusive to the Samsung Internet browser, so it won't work with browsers you have installed on your device. Secondly, websites need to support the feature; Samsung hasn't fully explained what this means, but it implies that not every CAPTCHA you encounter will be eliminated.
Does Automatic Verification Work?
I put Automatic Verification through its paces and didn't notice any changes across several websites, including demo sites. This might suggest that the feature is as great in theory as it is in practice—a disappointment once it's put to the test. Alternatively, it may be a bit early to expect impressive results, as Samsung is still fine-tuning the feature and may not have packed it with enough punch to conquer all CAPTCHAs just yet.
If Automatic Verification lives up to its potential and expands its influence across popular websites, it could be one more compelling reason to stick with Samsung's built-in mobile browser. But for now, let's reserve judgment and keep our fingers crossed that Automatic Verification becomes the CAPTCHA slayer we've been waiting for.
In Samsung's latest update, One UI 7, a feature called Automatic Verification is introduced, designed to potentially eliminate the need for CAPTCHAs on sites. To activate this feature, navigate to the Privacy dashboard on the Samsung Internet browser, located in the Settings via the menu in the bottom right corner of your Galaxy S25 phone. While Automatic Verification has the potential to skip the CAPTCHA step on websites, it's exclusive to Samsung's built-in mobile browser and only works on sites that support the feature.
