WhatsApp will now let iOS users disable read receipts for voice messages

WhatsApp in a new update for iOS announced a slew of features the option to disable read receipts for voice messages. The instant messaging app also introduced a new progress bar animation for these messages.

Currently, this animation is only available for iOS 13 and above.

Till now, users did not have the option to turn off the blue tick for voice messages. To use the new feature, users need to go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy.


WhatsApp is also enabling the possibility to import custom third-party animated stickers in the app.

According to news agency ANI, this new capability is being rolled out by WhatsApp for the users in Brazil, Iran and Indonesia. The versions compatible with the feature includes Android 2.21.3.19 and newer versions, as well as iOS 2.21.31.2 and above.