Have you ever read a message on your iPhone and then realized you didn’t want the sender to know you had seen it just yet? In iOS 16, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows you to mark a message as unread even after you have read it. This is a handy feature if you don’t want to leave someone hanging but also don’t want them to know you have read their message.
To use this feature, you must be on iOS 16. If you’re not sure if you have updated to this version, go to your iPhone settings, click on General, and then click on Software Update. If it’s available, all you have to do is update your device to iOS 16.
Once you have updated to iOS 16, go to your iMessage panel. Hold down the message you want to mark as unread until the options appear. You will see a few options such as Pin, Mark as Unread, Hide Alerts, and Delete. Click on Mark as Unread.
The message will now appear as if it has not been read, even if you have already read it. If you go back and read the message again, it will show as read. However, there is still an issue where the sender may receive a notification that you have read their message, even if you have marked it as unread. Apple is working to fix this issue.
In conclusion, marking a message as unread on your iPhone can be useful in situations where you want to keep your read status private. It’s a straightforward process that only takes a few steps. If you have any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comments below.