Published 11:20 IST, March 27th 2019

WhatsApp Dark Mode: When is it coming and everything else you need to know

WhatsApp dark mode is reportedly in works. As per WAbetainfo, folks over at WhatsApp has started working on the much-awaited ‘dark mode.’ Right now, the feature may be under tests

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WhatsApp dark mode is reportedly in works. As per WAbetainfo, folks over at WhatsApp has started working on much-awaited ‘dark mode.’ Right w, feature may be under tests. WhatsApp dark mode was spotted in WhatsApp for Android beta version 2.19.82. However, feature is t available yet for everyone. We installed WhatsApp beta 2.19.84 on our Android but we did t come across settings leing to dark mode.

When will it be available?

According to WAbetainfo, dark mode on WhatsApp for Android will t be OLED-friendly, unlike WhatsApp for iOS. Although release timeline of dark mode on WhatsApp for Android is unkwn, WhatsApp is likely to take significantly more time given amount of work and development required to make it fully rey. Plus, development of a fully-compatible OLED-friendly dark mode is expected to be time-consuming.

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A glimpse of WhatsApp dark mode

Screenshots shared by WAbetainfo offer a glimpse of WhatsApp dark mode. As you can see, all kinds of settings bear a dark background. However, report did t reveal how to activate dark mode in WhatsApp. But it claims to have found what it calls first hidden tracks. Last year, WhatsApp for iOS users received dark mode update.

According to screenshots revealed by WAbetainfo, feature has apparently been implemented in ‘Settings’ tab, in dition to tification area, data and stor settings, chat settings and account settings. We are seeking more clarity on how it looks in chat screens.

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WhatsApp’s dark mode is t pitch black, unlike Messenger. It is mostly dark gray. Many or instant messaging apps including Telegram and Android messs have received dark mode update.

11:20 IST, March 27th 2019