Those damned blue ticks have been a bane of our existence since the day they were introduced.
They've ruined relationships, and destroyed friendships.
They froze our hearts with fear.
But it turns out there's actually a simple hack to get around the worst feature ever. Listen carefully.
When you've received a message and want to read it in full WITHOUT letting the other person know you've read it, follow these simple steps.
1. When you receive an incoming message notification, DO NOT OPEN THE APP. Instead, go to your settings and turn on "Airplane Mode."
2. With your networks all turned off (i.e. "Airplane Mode" on), open the app, open the conversation, and read to your heart's content.
3. When you're done reading, close the app completely, turn your networks back on, and use your phone per usual. The sender won't see the ticks turn blue until you open WhatsApp AGAIN.
Ta-da!
Disclaimer: This only half works on Android phones.
