WhatsApp dark murders better for battery and eyes
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Dark mode hides the possibility to set the background or the entire app to “dark”. This is said to have the advantage that eye strain is reduced in a dark environment. The new function also means that batteries from Smartphones with Amoled displays spared.
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This is what the dark mode looks like
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According to WhatsApp, two aspects were in the foreground when developing the new function: Firstly, the right color selection should minimize eye strain and choose colors that are closer to the system status of Android and iPhone devices. This is to guarantee good legibility.
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They also want to help users focus on every screen. Therefore, the information hierarchy was also an important aspect in the development of the dark mode. Colors and design elements were used to ensure that the most important information stands out.
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How to set the dark mode
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To be able to use the dark mode, at least the app version 2.20.64 on Android is necessary. You should automatically see the update required for this. Users with Android 10 or with iOS 13 can activate the dark mode in the system settings. Users with Android 9 or older versions can find the option under WhatsApp Settings> Chat> Design> Dark.
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