Android's New 'Expanded' Dark Mode Darkens Apps without a Dark Theme — but There's a Catch

Android to release an experimental dark mode

A new feature discovered in the latest Android Canary build introduces an “Expanded” dark mode, an accessibility option designed to force a dark theme onto apps that do not natively support one. The setting, found under the display’s dark theme menu, aims to make more of the mobile experience easier on the eyes for users who prefer dark UIs. Unlike the standard dark mode, which only applies to the system and supported apps, the new expanded mode…

Android just got a Dark Mode superpower, but it’s a bit broken

Every time Dark Mode is expanded across Android to more apps, it’s a glorious day for those who prefer the darker theme for apps they use on a daily basis. However, Dark Mode is still not present in all apps. In fact, with how many apps are available on Android, it’s likely that a majority of them don’t have it. There are surely ways around this, and now one of those ways is coming straight from Google. On July 24, Google rolled out its latest C…

Android's new 'Expanded' dark mode darkens apps without a dark theme — but there's a catch

For accessibility, Android will soon let you enable a dark theme in apps that don’t have one. A new “Expanded” dark mode option forces apps to go dark, but it may cause visual issues. This feature is live in the second Android Canary build, but its stable release date is unknown. If you tell people that you use light mode on your phone, some people will look at you like you’re crazy. That’s because many people prefer dark mode UIs because they’r…