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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.
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.
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.
Gboard prepares a Google Lens shortcut, dark/light themes that follow system, and Google Assistant dictation support
Google to add a Google Lens shortcut, Assistant powered dictation, and automatic switching between light and dark themes based on the system in Gboard.
Google's Gboard is among the most popular keyboard apps and is constantly updated with new features. Recently, Google added support for Android 11's emojis on Gboard, just a week after activating Smart Compose predictions messaging apps. Now, Google is preparing to add a Google Lens shortcut, Google Assistant dictation, and support for automatic switching between light and dark themes on Gboard.
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.
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.
Google Play Store adds a dark theme toggle for most Android versions
Google is rolling out a new dark theme toggle in the Google Play Store which will enable the dark theme on most Android versions.
A system-wide dark mode has been one of the most requested features on Android for quite some time. With the first stable rollout of Android 10 last year, Google finally added a system-wide dark theme for the operating system. In addition to that, the company also rolled out individual dark mode toggles for many of its apps, including Google Keep, Files, Photos, Duo and more. Late last year in October, Google also rolled out a dark theme for the Google Play Store. However, the new dark theme on Android and the aforementioned apps was only available on devices running Android 10. Now, in a bid to bring the dark theme to more users, Google is adding a new toggle to the Google Play Store which will allow users to enable a dark theme on all Android devices.
WhatsApp for Desktop's latest update contains hidden dark mode
Strings of code spotted in the latest update for WhatsApp for desktop reveals that the company is working on a native dark theme for the platform.
We first saw evidence of a dark theme coming to WhatsApp back in March last year. The Facebook-owned messenger, which boasts of over 1.5 Billion monthly active users as of early 2018, kept dropping hints of the upcoming dark theme all the way until late last year in November. While other apps from Facebook, including Messenger and Instagram, received dark themes on Android, WhatsApp's dark theme was still nowhere to be seen. Then, earlier this year in January, WhatsApp on Android finally received a dark theme on the beta channel. But sadly, there was still no dark theme for the desktop version of the app. Now, it seems like the developers are finally coming around to including a dark theme on the desktop version.
Download: Latest WhatsApp beta finally adds a dark theme
WhatsApp is finally rolling out a dark theme for users with the latest beta update. Download the latest beta APK from the link in the post.
Back in March last year, we learned that WhatsApp had started testing a new dark theme for Android users. The Facebook-owned messenger, which boasts of over 1.5 Billion monthly active users as of early 2018, kept dropping hints of the upcoming dark theme all the way until late last year in November. Over the last couple of months, other apps from Facebook, including Messenger and Instagram, received dark themes on Android. However, WhatsApp's dark theme was still nowhere to be seen. While we did manage to force enable Dark Mode in WhatsApp on some devices running Android 10, there was no official solution from the app. Finally, after months of waiting, WhatsApp is now rolling out a dark theme with the latest beta release.
Opera for Android v55 brings Dark Theme for the web, quick tab switching, and more
The latest version of Opera for Android brings a dark theme for the entire web, display dimming option, quick tab switching, and more changes. Read on!
Opera is one of the oldest browsers around, having existed on other platforms since as early as 1996. Opera's sheer age allowed the browser to enter the Android market early on, and variations such as Opera Mini were considered primary choices for low-end devices back then. Opera found its way onto several recommendation lists for alternative browser options over the years, too. The browser still occupies 2.35% market share, which is low as a percentage, but a substantial number in absolute terms. Last year, Opera released Opera Touch mobile browser with a focus on one-handed use. And now, with its newest update to Opera for Android, the browser is focusing on easing your eyes with a dark theme for the entire web, display dimming options, color temperature adjustments, and several other features.
[Update: AMOLED Black Theme] After Facebook Messenger, Viber now gets a dark mode on Android
The latest app to get an official Dark Mode on Android is the popular messaging service Viber. Download the latest version to try it!
Dark themes have been popping up in tons of apps lately. Google has rolled out dark mode to numerous apps in the last few months. Recently, the long-awaited dark mode for Facebook Messenger arrived as well. The latest app to get this feature is the popular messaging service Viber.