WhatsApp is testing a new feature to verify the authenticity of images.
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The messaging platform WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is developing a new feature that will allow users to verify the authenticity of an image. According to reports, the reverse image search feature will make it easier for users to search online for an image they have received in order to confirm its validity. This function will be simple to use: when a received image is tapped, an option will appear in the three-dot menu in the upper right corner that says "Search the web." By selecting this option, the image will be uploaded to Google, which will display identical and similar images, thus helping to assess the authenticity of the image.
So far, users could search for an image by downloading it and then uploading it to Google. While manual image search has existed, incorporating this functionality directly into WhatsApp will provide a more convenient and efficient solution. With this new option, users will be able to quickly obtain information and detect potential misinformation.
For the moment, this feature is in a testing phase available only to beta users, but it is expected to be available to everyone in the coming weeks or months.
In other news, WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature called Custom Chat Lists. This tool will allow users to organize and prioritize their conversations according to selected criteria. With this feature, it will be possible to create custom lists to better manage conversations and focus on the most important messages. Users will be able to categorize their chats into custom groups such as "Family," "Work," or "Friends." This organization will facilitate filtering and prioritizing conversations. The company officially announced this update on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicating that it will be coming soon.
