WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.79: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.22.10.79.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to search shared images on the web, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Search images on the web |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.79 is a compatible update, but some beta testers may experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some users and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | IgnacioAF, Olli, and Youssef Salem, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.13: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to search shared images on the web! |
SEARCH IMAGES ON THE WEB
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.13 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to search shared images on the web. Through this enhancement, Android users can now conveniently verify the authenticity of images they receive in conversations, giving them a tool to identify if an image has been manipulated, taken out of context, or used in misleading ways. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to validate images shared in their chats and groups, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.79 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to search shared images on the web!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers have gained access to a new feature that allows them to perform a reverse image search directly from WhatsApp. To use this feature, users need to open the image they want to verify and tap the "share" button. A bottom sheet menu then appears with various options, where they can select the "Search on web" option. This option initiates a reverse image search by uploading the image to Google, allowing users to see similar images or possibly locate the original source.
This new search feature adds a significant layer of security and convenience for WhatsApp users. By enabling quick fact-checking within the app, it helps users verify if an image they received has been altered or used out of context, which can be especially helpful when dealing with frequently forwarded images. Often, such images circulate widely with misleading or incorrect information attached to them, and this feature helps users get to the truth more easily.
It is very important to mention that when users choose to search an image on the web, only Google has access to the image for search purposes. WhatsApp cannot see the image during this search, ensuring that user privacy is always maintained. WhatsApp is simply acting as a bridge, allowing the image to be searched on Google without the app retaining any information about the image or the search. It's worth noting that his feature is entirely optional, giving users the choice of whether or not to perform a reverse image search. For users who frequently receive images from various sources, this tool provides an easy way to quickly verify content without leaving the app.
A feature to search shared images on the web is available to some beta testers who install the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming days.
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