WhatsApp adds Search feature

WhatsApp has added a new function that makes it possible to fact check on the spot, it comes in the form of a magnifying glass that by tapping will take the message to your web browser.

In a screenshot of the feature released by WhatsApp, it uses the example of a viral message which claims that “drinking fresh boiled garlic water will cure COVID-19.” A web search brings up three fact-checking websites, which flag this claim as false.

WhatsApp also noted that the search feature doesn't reveal the content of the message to WhatsApp.