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Date Published
Author
Carley Stugelmayer
Word count
738
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Google's new beta feature, Device Recall, within the Play Integrity API, aims to assist developers in identifying repeat abuse on Android devices even after a reset, but it faces several limitations that might restrict its effectiveness. While it offers persistence, privacy-preserving features, and easy integration for Android-first teams, it is limited by its capacity to only provide three custom bits per device and its applicability solely within the Android ecosystem, excluding web, iOS, or regions where Google services are restricted. Fingerprint, a company specializing in device identification, argues that while Device Recall is a useful tool for basic abuse prevention, it lacks the comprehensive insights and cross-platform capabilities necessary for more nuanced fraud detection. Fingerprint's solutions offer broader device intelligence, including cross-platform identification and deeper insights, allowing for a more detailed understanding of device-based abuse and user behavior. Ultimately, Device Recall is seen as a complementary tool to broader solutions like Fingerprint, which offer more flexibility and accuracy for teams requiring a more holistic approach to fraud prevention.