It took us awhile for sure, but we're finally ready with IQDB aka better dupe detection! This is one of the last few big features we've got to go before we're ready to FINALLY end the eternal alpha! Since that's the case, I think this deserves its own post here!
Next to the search boxes you'll notice a new 'search by image' button. You can now select an image 3MB and under to search out database for. The search will return anything it thinks might be somewhat similar to the upload.
Grouping in wallpapers has been dead for a few updates now, but with IQDB we've basically reimplemented it in a totally automated fashion. Under the resolution of each wallpaper is now a 'Search for similar' link. Clicking it will show you any wallpapers that IQDB thinks look like the one you're looking at. How much it thinks it looks like will be under each thumb.
We don't expect perfect results if there are no exact matches out there, so thinking of it as a replacement for the old grouping function is best. It will return some... questionable results for most our uploads.
In a few weeks we'll be implementing IQDB into our upload process. We decided to hold off on that part while we get a feel for how well it will preform. We'll be logging any matches so we can decide if the system is working as well as we hope it will.
Let us know what you think! Hope you enjoy!
<3 AK