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Now WhatsApp is starting to roll out a feature that lets users quickly search Google for frequently shared messages to see if there's more info online.
When a WhatsApp message has been forwarded many times, the app displays a special icon to let users know the the message didn't originate from the sender. This can help identify information going viral. Starting today, the company is testing a method to double check messages like these by tapping the magnifying glass button in the chat. The feature uploads the message via the user's default browser without WhatsApp itself reading the contents.
WhatsApp rolling out Search the Web functionality to help fact check viral messages
When a WhatsApp message has been forwarded many times, the app displays a special icon to let users know the the message didn't originate from the sender. This can help identify information going viral. Starting today, the company is testing a method to double check messages like these by tapping the magnifying glass button in the chat. The feature uploads the message via the user's default browser without WhatsApp itself reading the contents.
WhatsApp rolling out Search the Web functionality to help fact check viral messages