Among the latest updates of Whatsapp, there are some new security measures implemented to prevent users from taking a screenshot of your profile. Additionally, a new sticker editor and chat organization filter have been added to enhance user experience. However, the most commonly used functions remain disabling or hiding the blue ticks and last connection time, known as “seen” and “online,” in order to avoid disclosing that information to the sender.
In addition to the mentioned tricks, there are multiple methods that allow users to read messages without triggering the blue tick or appearing online, without the need to change any settings. One method is to use widgets, which can provide a preview of messages without actually entering the app or marking them as read. This option is quick and easy to set up on Android devices.
Another option is to use the WhatsApp search engine to filter text messages in order to read them without entering the conversation. This method is particularly useful for group chats, although it only allows you to view text messages and does not support images or videos. Additionally, users can utilize voice assistants on Android and iOS devices to have messages read aloud without opening the app or unlocking the screen.
By using voice commands like “Read my WhatsApp messages,” Google Assistant or Siri can read the content of unread messages without requiring any interaction with the app. Before using this feature, users should ensure that their voice assistant is set to access app content.