Now Disable Blue Double Ticks (Message Read) in WhatsApp
Through a latest update (version: 2.11.444) to the messenger app, WhatsApp has made this feature optional. That is, you can opt out of this feature so that the message sender will not know whether you've read their message or deleted it. The update is yet to roll out to everyone, but expected to be made available via Play Store in near future.

Here are the steps to disable the feature: Load WhatsApp on your phone -> Head over to Settings -> Privacy -> Scroll Down till you see "Read Receipts" -> Uncheck the box in order to disable it. You're done! Go claim "I didn't receive/read your message" with a grin and no one will know.
Did those double blue ticks ever bother you? Are you happy that they're optional? Do let us know your thoughts.
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