eBay mobile app getting visual search functionality

eBay is introducing visual search functionality in its mobile app. This means that anyone using the eBay app on iOS or Android can take a snapshot of items they see anywhere IRL and the app will find possible matches on eBay.

The "Find It On eBay" function also gives users the ability share images straight from any social network or website to the online shopping platform's application. Just choose the website's logo with the "Find it now" tag line, click "search using this image" when it pops up and highlight the part of the photo you want to look up.

Coming this Fall, Image Search will be available on Android and iOS devices, Find it on eBay will be exclusive to Android users.

Source: Engadget