How to turn on WhatsApp dark mode update during chats
Here is everything know about the new dark mode update for WhatsApp
WHATSAPP is about to get an aesthetic upgrade that will change the messaging interface for its 1.5 billion users.
The free messaging app is the latest platform set to offer so-called dark mode, which developers hope will reduce the strain on your eyes after lots of screen time.
Most websites, apps and social media platforms present their content with black text on a white background.
But the format is believed to be bad for your eyes and can become unpleasant after prolonged browsing and messaging.
Dark mode offers a simple solution to the problem by inverting the colours to create a darker theme.
WhatsApp reportedly started working on a dark mode in September last year.
Reputable tech outlet WABetInfo, renowned for meticulously analysing beta and alpha versions of software, tweeted at the time: "WhatsApp is finally working on a Dark Mode! It’s a dream.
"There are many important secret references in recent updates!
"Be patient to see it out, hoping it will be FULL OLED friendly for Android phones, iPhone X and newer!"
The outlet has since posted images of what the dark mode could look like.
No official release date has been set for the update and WhatsApp has not commented on the existence of the feature.
However, there is a clever trick users can do to mimic the effect.
Simply selecting a matt black background in the messaging page can significantly improve the user experience, especially when chatting online at night.
How to create a darker WhatsApp experience
Select the Setting tab from the WhatsApp button bar then press Chats, Chat Wallpaper, and Solid Colours.
Next you need to scroll down to select any dark colour and tap Set to apply the darker background to the chat screen.
You an also customise your own dark image by saving it to the camera roll and selecting it from the photos option in the Chat Wallpaper section.
Youtube, Twitter and Apple's macOS 10.14 Majave are among the other platforms adopting the dark mode interfaces.
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