What does the little gray hand mean on the top right corner of an email?

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 21, 2019 12:10 PM

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Gus

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Posted on Oct 21, 2019 12:17 PM

Hello,

The grey hand means that the sender is on your blocked list.

Here's more info:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Gus

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Oct 21, 2019 12:17 PM in response to Lovetara

Hello,

The grey hand means that the sender is on your blocked list.

Here's more info:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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