Can No Longer Reverse Image Search On Google In Safari

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Suddenly reverse image searching using a URL or uploading an image on Google Images redirects to a splash page for downloading the Google Lens app which they have been pushing as a service for months now. There seems to be no work around on iOS Safari.

 

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I’m not seeing that behavior. I uploaded this screenshot and got results back. I’m using iOS 16 though, but don’t think that would make a difference for something like this.

 

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I’m not seeing that behavior. I uploaded this screenshot and got results back. I’m using iOS 16 though, but don’t think that would make a difference for something like this.

I’m on iPadOS 15.6.1. Maybe it’s an iPad thing but when I go to Google Images in Safari upload an image file it instantly redirects to a Google Lens splash page. Whatever I do it insists on downloading the app which I don’t want to do. Can someone on iPadOS replicate?

 

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I’m on iPadOS 15.7 and it’s working for me there too. Maybe try clearing your cache and cookies, or try it in Private mode?

Also just noticed you’re six hours ahead…perhaps it’s a regional thing from Google.

 

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I’m on iPadOS 15.7 and it’s working for me there too. Maybe try clearing your cache and cookies, or try it in Private mode?

Also just noticed you’re six hours ahead…perhaps it’s a regional thing from Google.
I’m in the UK and maybe it’s a Google thing here. It’s only just started happening, a week ago it wasn’t like this. I’l trying clearing the cache and cookies to see if it makes a difference.

Yes I’m in the UK and maybe it’s a Google thing here. It’s only just started happening, a week ago it wasn’t like this. I’l trying clearing the cache and cookies to see if it makes a difference. EDIT - No still the same removing all Google data and in Private Mode.

Maybe they are trying to promote Lens here. It’s very odd.

 

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Pasting an image URL (any link) leads to a 404 error at lens.google. I’m sure there is something up now but could another UK member see if it’s happening on their iPad please.