WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.13: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.23.13.
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 Android 2.24.23.13 is marked as a compatible update, but some users might experiment with the same feature by installing certain previous updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan, Hamada, and DarkCrystal01, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.22.73: what's new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a feature to filter chats through custom lists! |
SEARCH IMAGES ON THE WEB
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.21.31 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to search shared images on the web. This feature would allow users to verify the authenticity of images they receive directly through the app, making it easier to identify whether an image has been manipulated or misrepresented. It appears that WhatsApp is testing this feature with the public, as some beta testers can see a new option to search images in their conversations on the web. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.23.13 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, 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 can explore a new option that allows them to search images on the web. This feature is located in the overflow menu when viewing an image, making this option easily accessible directly within the app. Users will find the "Search on web" option by tapping on the three-dot menu, which initiates a reverse image search. This feature offers a new layer of security and convenience, allowing users to find more information about the images they receive. For example, it can help users determine if an image has been manipulated or taken out of context, which is especially valuable for combating misinformation.
Through this feature, WhatsApp offers users more control and transparency over the content shared in their conversations. The option to search an image on the web provides users with quick access to context that may not be immediately apparent from the image alone. With misinformation and manipulated media on the rise, the new reverse image search feature through Google can be a valuable resource. Users no longer need to download or upload images to conduct a search themselves, as they can simply use this integrated feature for an enhanced experience.
It is important to note that the new feature to search images on the web is entirely optional. This means that users can decide whether they want to use it to share an image with Google to gain additional insights. In addition, while the image is uploaded to Google for the search, it is never shared or processed by WhatsApp itself.
A feature to search shared images on the web is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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