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IMessage features on iPhone

I sent an iMessage TEXT; & at the bottom right was a printed statement "READ" ? My question: Did the recipient "READ" the text I sent, Or is recipient "GOING TO READ" text in a future time ??

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 10:02 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 11:25 AM

It means that the recipient has the "Show Read Receipts" feature enabled and that they have read (past tense) your message.

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IMessage features on iPhone

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