Blue dot next to some text messages received

Why does a blue dot appear next to some of the text messages I receive? I have newer iphone.

Posted on Mar 16, 2022 4:56 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2022 5:41 PM

The blue dot usually means you have not yet read those texts. If you tap on them, does the dot disappear as those messages open?

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Mar 16, 2022 5:41 PM in response to luv2wkout

The blue dot usually means you have not yet read those texts. If you tap on them, does the dot disappear as those messages open?

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