What are Circles?
Circles are your private contact folders. Only you see which folder someone is in. Chats from people in your circles are easy to find, and you choose who can see your status and contact details.
Can I see when my messages are read?
Yes. Dots under each message show sent, delivered and read. You can turn read receipts off; then you also don’t see when others read your messages.
Can I appear offline?
Yes. Choose Available, Away, Busy or Appear offline, and decide who can see it: everyone, your contacts, everyone except chosen people, or only chosen people.