This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
Published on November 4, 2019, WhatsApp is finally working on introducing different dark mode settings for its iOS app.
Dark mode has become a staple feature in many popular social apps, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, WhatsApp has noticeably stuck with its white and grey design despite the release of iOS 13 and Android 10, both of which have their own system-wide dark modes.
Dark mode switches all of the glaringly white parts of the user interface to gloomier greys and pitch-blacks to make the experience easier on your eyes when using your smartphone late at night, while also saving battery life on devices with OLED panels.
According to WABetainfo, WhatsApp is expected to introduce three different dark mode settings for iPhone users. The first setting will use a pitch-black color theme for menu items and other interactive parts of the app. The second setting will sport a slightly lighter, greyish tone for all menu items. This one seems like one that will prove most popular with smartphone owners with OLED screens – since the greater expanse of the pitch-black shade should see a battery life bump.
Additionally, the Facebook-owned company is planning to also unveil a feature that will allow users to watch Netflix trailers within the app itself. Previously, WhatsApp introduced a similar feature for YouTube videos. Once rolled out, users will be able to watch Netflix trailers on their chat screens without switching over to another app.
“WhatsApp will automatically choose the configuration, based on the device accessibility settings, but it’s still too soon to say for sure since the feature is under development,” WABetainfo reported.
