MEXICO CITY.- The instant messaging app said today that the dark mode within its interface is now available for iOS and Android devices.
The dark mode of WhatsApp offers a new image of a known experience. This tool is designed to reduce eyestrain in places with low light and can reduce battery consumption, and we hope it helps to avoid those awkward moments when the phone lights the room, ”the company said in a statement .
Likewise, the firm indicated that to design the dark mode, it focused on two design areas: Legibility and hierarchy of information.
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In the first point, after performing tests with the combination of pure black and white, the WhatsApp work team determined that this combination creates a high contrast that can cause eyestrain for some users, which is why they chose a Special dark gray background and slightly bright colors to make the chats easier to see.
In the second point, specific colors were selected in order to ensure that the most important information, such as the sender’s name and unread messages, was highlighted.
How to use Dark Mode?
Users of iOS 13 and Android 10 can use the dark mode by enabling it in their system settings.
Users of Android 9 and earlier versions can access WhatsApp Settings> Chats> Choose theme> and select “Dark”.
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