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Google had announced back in August that it would soon bring the Dark Mode to Maps’ iOS app and has finally launched it.

 

To enable Dark Mode, you will need to tap your profile picture in the top right of the screen and from the menu, select Settings and then select Dark Mode. It will display three options: On, Off, and Same as device setting. Choosing the third option will automatically turn dark mode on or off depending on your phone’s OS level settings.

Dark Mode for Google Maps on iOS has Finally Arrived

 


LinkedIn has finally introduced Dark Mode for its mobile and desktop versions. Dark mode has become a popular choice among social media users as it reduces strain on the eyes by limiting blue light exposure, and also appears cooler.

 


LinkedIn described two of the main elements that its Dark Mode is based on: accessibility and inclusivity. The accessibility aspect offers contrast ratios for better text legibility and user interface controls to accommodate the light to dark background contrast. The inclusivity of this feature contributes to bring together LinkedIn’s diverse communities by introducing dark mode versions of LinkedIn’s illustrations. The illustrations represent professionals of various backgrounds across LinkedIn.

LinkedIn’s Dark Mode Makes its Way to its Mobile and Desktop Versions

Snapchat releases its Dark Mode on iOS devices

One of the most widely used picture-sharing platforms, Snapchat has rolled out its Dark Mode option on iOS devices. Almost two years ago, Apple launched the iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 that included the built-in system-wide Dark Mode feature which was loved by the majority of the users and since then, most of the iOS and iPadOS users have their devices turned into the Dark Mode.

Since the Dark Mode causes less eye strain, several other top platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram etc. had rolled out this feature a long time ago. Whereas, Snapchat started the tests for its Dark Mode later in 2020 over a small group of its users. By now, the company has made this feature available to almost 90 percent of its iOS user base which allowed millions of users worldwide to opt for the less eye-straining interface.

Snapchat releases its Dark Mode on iOS devices

 


Google just confirmed that it is testing dark mode for its desktop search. The dark mode for Google Search has already rolled out to some users, as the company continues to test it. For those who can see Google Search’s dark mode, the background of the pages appears dark grey in color.

 

According to Google, it doesn’t have “anything specific to announce right now” regarding whether the new feature will be officially rolled out on a larger scale any time soon.

Dark Mode is Coming to Google Search

 


Some Twitter users have noticed their Twitter’s desktop dark mode getting darker or changing to light mode. Twitter revealed that while the change from blue to black was intentional, the switch from dark mode to light was not.

 

The dark mode appearing darker was actually part of Twitter’s update to make its desktop version respond to the light and dark modes on the OS. Moreover, this color display setting can also be changed by selecting the Dim mode.

Some Twitter Users Reported Experiencing Changes in Twitter’s Dark Mode

 


Google seems to be testing dark mode for Google Search for desktop after it introduced the mode to its mobile apps, including the Gmail and Search apps.

 

The company is currently reportedly running the A/B test of the dark mode for its desktop-based browser. A dark grey shade has been noticed in place of the traditional plain white background on the Google Search site, while the results are displayed in a lighter tone, close to grey. A different shade of blue is also visible for page names and links. In addition to that, the Google logo appears different, to match the altered background.

Google is Reportedly Testing Dark Mode for Google Search Site



Facebook is launching a public test of dark mode for its main mobile app, after months of the feature’s testing phase. The company had earlier launched dark mode for all its other apps including Messenger, Facebook Lite, Instagram, and WhatsApp.


 

Dark mode has become quite a popular option lately as a lot of users have become fans of it, and more and more apps have started to support dark mode now.  

Facebook’s Mobile App is Finally Getting Dark Mode



Google just updated its mobile G suite apps. Among the changes, a dark theme has been added for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Moreover, Docs on mobile will now have Google's Smart Compose technology and Microsoft Office documents can now be edited without having to convert them. Users will be able to experience a vertical scrollable slide view in Slides and will also be able to respond to comments on their documents directly from Gmail.

The idea behind most of these new additions is to bring existing desktop features to smartphone; the way Google has been rolling out G Suite tools before.

The dark theme is likely to get a lot of user-attention as it has been awaited for a while now. According to Google, dark theme won't just be a relief for the eyes but will also help to save battery, hence making battery life last longer. 

G Suite Gets an Update for Mobile with Features Including Dark Mode and Smart Compose

Facebook is Bringing Dark Mode for Mobile


Facebook after rolling out dark mode for its desktop version is now working on a dark mode for its mobile apps as well. Social Media expert, Matt Navarra revealed that Facebook is working on this addition in a tweet. Facebook has made dark mode accessible to a small portion of its users globally and it is not certain when the platform will fully launch it.

The dark mode option for Facebook's desktop version is aimed to reduce glare, especially in low-light environments.

Given that Facebook-owned apps Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram got the dark mode some time ago, it is surprising that Facebook has not already launched it. Even Google and Twitter have released dark modes for their apps earlier.

The low-light and dark-mode options allow users to switch the themes of their app window to black, and it is not just famous because it is good for the eyes and that it is visually appealing to many people but because it also help users save their battery life.

If you have not already gotten the feature, wait around, it might reach you soon!

Facebook is Bringing Dark Mode for Mobile

You Can Now Use WhatsApp in Dark Mode

Here is some good news for all those who love dark mode, after months of testing Facebook has finally released dark mode for WhatsApp.

According to Facebook:

"Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look on a familiar experience. It’s designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments. And we hope it helps prevent those awkward moments when your phone lights up the room."

Dark mode has been the most wanted features as users insisted the company to launch it for quite some time. People were reluctant to find out when WhatsApp would launch dark mode after news broke out that the app is testing it.

A lot of people seem to love this new color scheme and irrespective of the appealing look, the dark mode has health benefits as well. The dark mode options significantly reduces blue light and improves redability in daylight. The blue light can shorten the production of melatonin in the brain which leads to sleep loss. And given the fact that many of us spend our time on the phone before going to sleep, it is important to consider the effect of cell phone usage has on our sleep cycle.

So apart from the cool appearance, dark mode carries a few benefits as well. Check out dark mode on Android or iOS by enabling it from the system settings this week!

You Can Now Use WhatsApp in Dark Mode

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