WhatsApp Blue Check Marks Are For Read Messages

WhatsApp users have been curious about the
meaning of the new blue check marks appearing in
the chats over the past few hours.
The new blue check marks on WhatsApp has
sparked series of conversations over the past few
hours and everyone wants to know "what's up?"
The odd part about this is that, there was no
update for the Android, iOS and the Windows
Phone app (though this was noticed this on Android
only) which kind of made things worse for the
already panicky WhatsApp users. Most especially
for those with privacy settings turned up the max.
Well, WhatsApp has finally, officially made some
changes to its FAQs page and there is indeed
some good news.
Whether the news is good or bad would depend on
the WhatsApp privacy settings on your current
smartphone. Those blue check marks that have
selectively started appearing on certain chat
threads and groups are basically notifications to let
you know that every one (in a group conversation)
or your friend has read the message.
Good news is, WhatsApp is taking things forward
and upon long pressing a sent message, you will
notice a new "Message info" icon with an "i" next
to the usual copy, delete and forward options.
Once in there, you will get a complete low down
about when your message was delivered and
when it was read by the recipient.
Also, the system has now been updated to function
on both one-on-one chats and group
conversations as well. This new feature which is
similar to the "last seen," is bound to cause a lot of
damage to your social life, so hopefully, WhatsApp
in the coming update adds the ability to turn it off
as well. But for now, you can be assured that your
messages have been read and not just received by
your friend.
Judging by the 2.11.432 update for Android, which
have begun showing the blue check marks all over
the place, means that the feature is now fully
functional. Subsequently,the update is rolling out to
Windows Phone and iOS devices as well and you
will need the update to get access to that
"Message Info" screen.
For more information you can simply head to the
WhatsApp FAQs page and clear all your doubts...
and fears.