The latest WhatsApp beta build brings a new feature that will allow users to send a received image through a reverse image Google Search. There has been a reverse image search on Google Search for quite some time, and it can be an invaluable tool.
The feature enables users to search the web for an image, which will give a little background on whether or not that image is original or has been seen on other websites or social media.
As per a report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has added an option in-app to send an image to Google’s reverse image search. This option is available in build 2.24.23.13 and is available on the Google Play Store for those in the beta program.
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How Will WhatsApp’s New Beta Feature Work
When viewing an image, users will be able to tap the three-dot menu at the top of the screen to display their options. Tapping “search on the web” will provide users with the option to send the attachment to Google Search in what seems like a direct integration. The WhatsApp app notes that the message attachment is still confidential and won’t be shared with Meta or any other program/app besides Google.
A reverse image search is also very likely through Google’s Circle to Search. Still, the in-app function will prove to be useful for those who either don’t have Circle to Search or users who want a more dedicated way to check an image’s validity.
It seems like the feature is server-side within the build, which means some users on the latest version still might not see the feature. That number is decreasing, though, as more users are getting the “search on the web” function.
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WhatsApp is now making it easier to sort through the mess in your DMs by introducing the new custom lists features. The custom lists enable users to filter their contracts in different customizable categories, basically decluttering the inbox while also providing a way to add important conversations in a separate category.
The new custom filters can be added alongside the already existing, All, Unread, Favorites, and Groups list available on the platform. A custom list can be added by tapping on the ‘+’ icon in the filter bar. WhatsApp gives users the ability to add any custom names to the lists such as family, friends, annoying relatives, and so on, without notifying the person on the other end that they are part of a custom list.