Component
Kontalk is a secure instant messenger, that allows you to send and receive text, image and voice messages to and from other Kontalk users completely free of charge. The read feature is essential as it helps a fellow Kontalk user know whether the message he or she sent has been read.
Proposal
I propose that the read feature should be added as it will help people to know when their messages have been read and people fail to respond. This feature has been implemented on other messenger apps like whatsapp, facebook messenger etc.
Mockups / Examples
To make the feature more customized and not like a copycat like whatsapp which the delivered icon turns blue when read, the Kontalk developers can decide to make read feature look like this
Benefits
The main benefit of this feature is to know that your message has been read by someone to whom you sent the message to.
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