

read receipt) feature in the setup options (though this also removes your ability to see when other people read what you’ve sent them). The sole way to keep people from seeing when you read something is by unticking the double-check (aka. The double-check came out on WhatsApp around the end of 2014, so that users would know when recipients had received and read their messages – in doing so unleashing God knows how many misunderstandings and interpersonal spats. The trick is simply to untick the option to use the double-check in the app settings. Luckily there’s a way to make yourself invisible to everyone, meaning they won’t see your name amongst those who’ve seen a particular post. WhatsApp statuses are rolling out progressively worldwide and last week we explained that when you view posts like that, the person who published them can tell.
