I have good relationships with most of my friends, much like anyone else. We talk on the phone, go out for drinks, and play games—we decide who we want to spend time with and when. That kind of independence is difficult to come by on Facebook.

One of my biggest annoyances is having to keep turning off Facebook chat. Can't I just browse through photos without everyone seeing that I'm logged in?

At least when it comes to my messages on Facebook, I can take my time, view them discreetly, and respond when I feel like it. No more of Facebook letting others know I've read their message and pressuring me into a reply. Fbook off...

With Privy Chat from WasilukApps, I can look at incoming Facebook messages on my Samsung Galaxy S3 without alerting the sender. The app isn't perfect, but it does the job adequately.

Allow Permissions

It might seem strange to let an app access all your Facebook data, but let's put that concern aside for now and focus on solving our immediate problem. After installing Privy Chat, you'll need to grant it access to your Facebook account so it can display your messages and chats—just go ahead and allow it.

Sign In

Once you log in, Privy Chat will load your past messages and begin receiving new ones.

Check Your Messages

Messages that have been viewed and shown to the sender are indicated with an open eye icon. Messages in your inbox that haven't been viewed or shown to the sender appear with a closed eye icon.

Why Privy Chat Is Useful

Imagine this: you get a notification about a new Facebook message on your GS3, but you're not sure if you're ready to reply yet. You can open the Privy Chat app and read it there. When you return to the Facebook Mobile app or even check your desktop, the message will still appear as unread.

Finally, you can read messages calmly and reply whenever you choose—no pressure to respond immediately.

Drawbacks of Privy Chat

The main downside is that the app doesn't integrate directly with Facebook itself. It works separately and requires switching back and forth. You can reply to messages using Privy Chat (which marks them as read automatically), but you can't participate in group chats or start new conversations.

If you're simply looking for some peace while reading your messages, then Privy Chat serves as a handy little workaround.

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