If you often use dark mode on your Android mobile phone, you have probably seen how some applications adapt to it, although not all of them are the same. While some prefer intense black colors, some Dark blues that are almost black but aren’t. WhatsApp is one of them, albeit for a short time.
In the same week, WhatsApp released the new beta version of its Android app and it appeared in the beta version. various interface changes This includes, among other things, intense black for dark mode. And no matter how small it may seem, this element is quite relevant.
A true black WhatsApp can even save our battery
A little over a week ago a presenter was talking about the most annoying things about WhatsApp, and among them was exactly Lack of a true dark mode on iOS on Android for years. It is understandable that they adapt the interface to each operating system, but this element has a clear impact on consumption.
More and more mobile phones are opting for OLED displays (and their derivatives) across all types of ranges. This is a technology that stands out because it offers pure black color, achieved by completely covering the pixels. Then, If most of the screen is black, this means less power consumption.
Considering that one of the elements that consumes the most battery (probably the most) in our smartphones is the screen, and WhatsApp is one of the applications we use the most. Combining WhatsApp with an OLED screen with pure black colors will save us battery. It will always depend on the use made, as there will be cases where this is not an extreme savings, but as a general rule it will be something noticeable.
Current WhatsApp dark mode and latest beta version (Image right: WABetaInfo)
This has already been found in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, 2.23.20.10, mentioned above. black interface except for new icons. These will actually be minor changes, but they will help add a new atmosphere to the application. And in the case of the aforementioned dark mode, it even saves battery.
About When will you be able to see this in the app?, will depend on the haste of WhatsApp itself. A feature that is still in beta may take several weeks to become generally available. In any case, this is proof that it is coming and that it shouldn’t take too long.
via | WABetaInfo
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