Android Q Potentially Introduces System-wide Dark Mode Across Android Devices
Dark Mode Coming to Android Q in 2019?
Get ready, Android fans! It looks like Google is gearing up to introduce system-wide dark mode on Android with the release of Android Q later this year. This tantalizing tidbit comes from a comment made by Google employee Lukasz Zbylut on a bug tracker.
Apparently, Android Q's team is adamant about making sure all preloaded apps support the dark mode natively. To make this happen, Google wants all UI elements themed dark by May 2019, which coincides with Google's annual I/O developer conference where the company typically unveils the first developer preview of any new Android version.
So where can you find this much-anticipated setting? According to the bug tracker, it'll be located in the Settings > Display > Dark Mode menu.
Google has been gradually offering dark modes for its various apps lately, and it recently carried out tests showcasing the benefits of darker colors on OLED displays. But why the shift to a darker interface? Well, dark mode is said to reduce battery consumption and, according to some studies, can be easier on the eyes and potentially help combat an increase in short-sightedness[5].
If you're an app developer or designer, now's the time to keep dark mode in mind when designing your apps. That way, they'll still look sharp even when dark mode is activated. And if you're wondering about the legitimacy of this development, there's some speculation that Google is trying to keep things hush-hush, as the bug tracker has since been made private[6].
So stay tuned, Android enthusiasts! We'll keep you posted on any updates concerning this exciting new feature. And pro tip for designers and developers: if you want your apps to stand out, start thinking in the dark!
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Technology and dark mode are key aspects of the upcoming Android Q release, as Google is reportedly planning to introduce a system-wide dark mode feature. To make this happen, all preloaded apps are expected to support the dark mode natively, and Google encourages app developers and designers to consider this while designing their apps.
