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Perhaps those who use light mode are right; us dark mode enjoyers can be a bit overzealous. Whenever a website or an app doesn't have a native dark mode built into it, we're sent scurrying on the hunt for a plugin or an extension to change that. And while there are plenty of good browser plugins out there that give us what we want, nothing beats a native dark theme. Now, Google Drive will be a little easier on the eyes, as the website is getting its own muted theme.
Snapchat’s dark mode might be available on Android for $4 a month
If you pay for Snapchat+, you could be first in line to make the switch to the dark side.
The photo and video-sharing market is heavily saturated with apps promising unique features or alternative functions. Snap Inc.’s Snapchat was once the internet’s darling but quickly lost users to rivals like Instagram and TikTok. To retain its numbers and stem the financial bleeding, Snapchat introduced a $4 subscription tier last year for exclusive and experimental features dubbed "Snapchat+", adding features like an AI chatbot and priority story replies. Now it would appear that Snapchat is introducing a dark mode for Android users, but only for those who are subscribed to Snapchat+.
Google Search on desktop is officially getting a dark theme
Google is rolling out a dark theme setting on Google Search for desktop users on all platforms. Here's how to turn it on now!
Google has begun testing a dark mode for Google Search on Windows 10 and macOS. As is usually the case with Googleâs feature rollouts, this one too seems to be part of an A/B test, and as such, itâs not available for everyone just yet.
Study: Dark Mode can extend your phone's battery life, but there's a catch
It turns out that dark mode does extend your phone's battery life, but it's not as simple as just enabling it and reaping the gains.
Enabling dark mode on your phone can increase your phone's battery life, which is something we've heard for a while. According to researchers from Purdue University, though, the battery life increase isn't as great as you may have thought. Plus, a pure black background doesn't yield many benefits over the dark gray background found in most apps when dark mode is enabled. The study found that enabling dark mode doesn't give you any major efficiency gains unless you're looking at it from specific scenarios. The most fruitful battery life gains were found when switching from light mode at full brightness to dark mode.
Here's how to enable the unreleased dark mode on Snapchat for Android
Snapchat has started rolling out a dark mode on iOS and it will make its way to Android soon. Here's how you can enable it before the official release.
While a majority of popular apps have received a native dark theme over the last few years, there are still quite a few that don't offer the feature. Snapchat, for instance, still doesn't offer dark mode support. But that's set to change soon. The social media platform recently started rolling out a dark mode on iOS, and its Android app is set to receive similar functionality soon. But if you don't want to wait, you can use a simple workaround on a rooted Android phone to get dark mode on Snapchat right away.
Google Chrome's Incognito mode is getting its own native dark theme
The Google Chrome browser is finally getting a native dark theme for the Incognito mode. Here's how you can enable it right now.
Google rolled out native dark mode support in Chrome for Android with version 74 back in 2019. But in its current state, the dark mode doesn't apply to the app menu, context menu, and a couple of other UI elements in the Incognito mode if the system-wide dark theme is turned off. This makes the dark mode experience on Chrome can be a bit jarring. Thankfully, Google is finally addressing this issue.
You can activate dark theme on Instagram website with a simple URL parameter
You can activate dark theme on Instagram's website with a simple and straightforward addition to the link.
Dark theme is among one of the most requested app features these days. Ever since Google and Apple added system-wide dark themes in Android 10 and iOS 13, many app developers have endeavored to bring native dark themes to their apps. Social media apps form one of the most popular categories of apps on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, and the majority of social media apps already have a dark theme (or colloquially, dark mode). Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp are some of the apps that already have native dark themes that either work in sync with the system theme or independently (based on the settings you chose). Besides the mobile apps, the web versions of Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp Web also have theming options if you prefer you browse them on any device other than your smartphone.
Microsoft Remote Desktop gets dark mode and 64-bit Chromebook support
The latest Microsoft Remote Desktop update brings a dark mode, native 64-bit Chromebook support, and more.
Microsoft released a major update for its Remote Desktop app for Android in July last year, featuring a rewritten client, support for Windows Virtual Desktop, a new Connection Center experience, Android TV support, and much more. The company has now released another major update for the app, which brings a new dark mode on Android 10 and later, improved Chromebook support, and several bug fixes.
The new Google Pay app now has a dark theme
Google is rolling out a new dark theme for the Google Pay for users in both India and the US. Download the latest version of Google Pay from the link in the post.
With the first stable rollout of Android 10 last year, Google finally added a system-wide dark mode toggle to the platform. Following the release, the company started updating its vast portfolio of apps with a new dark theme, and it continues to do so to this day. In the last few months, the company has updated the Google Play Store, the Google App, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, and Google Translate with a new dark theme. Now, Google is releasing a similar update for the Google Pay app.
Facebook starts rolling out Dark Mode for more users on mobile
Facebook has started to publicly test Dark Mode for their official Facebook app, at long last. Read on to know more about this new feature!
Both the Facebook app and the Facebook website have both recently underwent a massive redesign. Gone is the blue main color scheme that formerly was a staple of Facebook. Instead, we now have a slightly brighter tone of blue as highlights while the app's main color is all white. And this, at least in the case of the website and even the Facebook Lite app, was introduced together with a toggle for switching between light and dark mode, with dark mode taking all of the white and turning it dark. Android users were, however, left with an obnoxiously bright app. Well, we bring you good news today: Facebook has started to more broadly roll out Dark Mode for its official Android app.
[Update: Rolling out] Google Translate 6.5 tests Android 10 dark mode support and continues work on Transcribe mode
The latest update for Google Translate reveals that Google is testing a new dark theme for the app while continuing work on Transcribe Mode.
A system-wide dark mode has arguably been one of the most requested features on Android for quite some time. Google finally delivered with the first stable rollout of Android 10 late last year, pushing a new darker theme for the operating system. The company also rolled out individual dark mode toggles for many of its apps, including Google Keep, Files, Photos, Duo and more. However, the dark mode hasn't made it to all of Google's Android apps yet. For instance, the Google Translate app still doesn't have a dark theme. But the latest update for the app reveals that the company has finally started testing dark mode support for the app.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides now support a dark theme on Android
Today, Google officially announced that dark themes with system-wide support are rolling out to Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android.
Last month, it was discovered that Google was working on bringing a dark theme to its suite of office apps. These dark themes weren't just for the front page of the apps either but were in fact full dark themes that also extended to the editing view. Today, Google officially announced that the dark themes are rolling out to Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android.
Pandora update adds a dark theme and offline podcasts for Plus and Premium subscribers
Last year, the Pandora app got its first major revamp in a long time. The update did not include support for Android 10's dark theme, but now it does.
Last year, the Pandora app got its first major revamp in a long time. The app was looking a little outdated and the company hoped a refresh could breathe new life into the aging music streaming service. One feature that wasn't present in the redesign was a dark theme, despite many Android apps adding it at the time. Thankfully, that feature has finally arrived along with some other goodies.
Facebook starts rolling out a dark theme for some mobile users
Facebook has now started rolling out a new dark mode setting for some mobile users globally, but the company has released no info regarding a wider rollout.
Shortly after Facebook rolled out a dark mode for Messenger last year, we first saw evidence of a similar mode coming to the Facebook app on Android. Then, earlier this year in February, the company rolled out the dark mode setting for the Facebook Lite app, however, the main Facebook app still hadn't received the option. We first saw Facebook's dark mode in action earlier this month, when 9to5Google shared screenshots of the app that also showcased the app's COVID-19 tracker. Now, according to a recent report from SocialMediaToday, the company has finally started rolling out the new dark mode for a few users.
Google Shopping tests a Google Lens shortcut and prepares for AR item previews and dark mode
Google Shopping is preparing an augmented reality (AR) feature along with a dark mode and Google Lens shortcut in the search bar.
Google Play Services for AR (formerly known as ARCore) is the company's platform for augmented reality experiences. There are a lot of fun things you can do with AR, but one of the most practical uses is seeing objects in your physical space. Google Shopping may be preparing such a feature along with a dark mode and Google Lens shortcut.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides are getting a dark theme on Android
Google Drive has a dark theme, but the accompanying Docs, Sheets, and Slides don't. That appears to be finally changing, including the document editor view.
Remember dark themes? There was a time where it felt like we were writing about dark themes being added to new apps every day. Android 10 brought a system-wide dark mode toggle and many apps implemented support for it pretty quickly. Google Drive has a dark theme, but the accompanying Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps don't. That appears to be finally changing.
[Update: Screenshots] Google Earth prepares to add support for Android 10's dark mode
Google Earth is the next app from Google that will finally adopt a dark theme, with support for following the system settings on Android 10. Read on!
Android 10 was announced back in September 2019, with one of its highlight features being the system-wide dark mode that had finally made its way officially to Android. It has been months since the announcement, but several of Google's own apps have been very slow to adopt the darker theme. Even other popular apps like WhatsApp took more than a fair amount of time, while others like Facebook are yet to jump on board. With that in mind, we can excuse a less popular app from being slow to adopt dark mode, especially if the app does not have a lot of UI elements that can be darkened. Nonetheless, Google Earth is the next app from Google that is jumping on board the dark mode train.
Screenshots reveal Facebook for Android's dark mode, COVID-19 tracker, and more
New screenshots reveal further progress on dark mode for the Facebook Android app and some other interesting features coming soon.
While many popular apps already have dark modes, Facebook has been taking its sweet time. The company rolled out dark mode for Instagram, Messenger, Facebook Lite, and WhatsApp, but the main Facebook app is still waiting. It's not that Facebook hasn't been working on it, we've seen hints of it going all the way back to August 2019. New screenshots reveal further progress and some other interesting features.
[Update: Flag Working] Google Chrome tests showing Google Search results in a dark theme that syncs with Android 10's dark mode
Google Chrome will eventually start showing Google Search results in a dark theme when Android 10's dark mode is turned on.
The introduction of a system-wide dark mode toggle in Android 10 has had a massive effect on the UI designs of many Android apps. A lot of Android apps have built-in dark themes now, and many of these apps also sync their dark theme with Android 10's toggle. Google Chrome already does this for its toolbar and settings pages, but soon it'll also darken Google Search results in sync with Android 10's dark mode toggle.
[Update: Fully Rolling Out] Dark theme rolling out for the Google App and Google Assistant once again
Google can once again be seen rolling out a dark theme for the Google app and this time the Assistant is also getting the new theme.
With the first stable release of Android 10 for the Pixel devices last week, the dark theme graduated as an easily accessible feature. Even before that, while showcasing developer previews, Google rolled out individual dark theme toggles for many of its apps such as Google Keep, Files, Photos, Fit, and many more Google apps. Back in June, Google had also started rolling out a dark theme for the Google app for certain users but at that time, the theme appeared to be partially applied and limited to only a few screens of the Google app â and only to a few users. Now, reports of complete dark theme have started to surface, with the feature now rolling out to Google Assistant as well.