Android users can disable WhatsApp's blue ticks 'read receipt' feature

A week after it introduced the 'read receipt' feature in the form of two blue ticks, messaging app WhatsApp has introduced the option to disable it.

The update, however, is available only to Android users who have downloaded the new beta version of the app.

A week ago, WhatsApp had started notifying users when their messages were read by the receiver by way of two blue ticks alongside the message. However, the feature didn't get a positive response from users as many thought it invaded privacy by not giving them the option of ignoring messages.

The latest update from WhatsApp would be much welcome. To disable the feature, Android users can go to the privacy option in their app settings and disable the 'Read Receipts' option.