In the world of instant messaging, read receipts have long been a point of contention. Whether it's the notorious double blue check on WhatsApp or the subtle profile picture indicator on Facebook ...

A read receipt in Instagram is the little note in your direct messages (DMs) that says "Seen" when you open or read someone's DM. Once you turn this feature off, you'll still be able to read messages ...

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Instagram said it's expanding your control over direct messages, including the ability to edit already sent messages and pin important conversations to the top of your DMs. But the new feature I'm ...

One of the biggest conveniences technology has brought us is Rich Communication Services, or RCS messaging. With just an internet connection and a few taps on your phone, you can get in touch with ...

Raise your hand if you’ve been here: You’ve just received a text, but you don’t have the time (or energy) to respond just yet. You plan to leave it unread…until a slip of the finger opens the message ...

Google Messages has embraced the modern RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol, which is gradually replacing SMS. If you and the person you're messaging both use RCS chat, Google Messages can ...

When you send an iPhone text message, it’s natural to wonder if the recipient has read it. The Messages app on iPhone includes a feature called read receipts, which allows you to see if and when your ...