Google is working on a new feature for Android 16 that automatically puts apps into dark mode, even if they don't support it.

TL;DR

  • Android may add a new feature that automatically converts light theme apps to dark theme.
  • The evidence for this comes from a new “make more apps dark” toggle that I spotted in the first Android 16 beta release.
  • Google has been working on this feature since last year, so it’s unclear when it may launch.
  • @mac@lemm.eeEnglish
    10•4 months ago

    Finally. Some apps lock dark mode behind a paywall. Should be illegal

    I’m looking at you, accubattery.

    • @limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
      5•4 months ago

      Developers need to make money. If app development is not sustainable they will stop developing apps.

      Accubattery atleast offers onetime payment option.

      • @mac@lemm.eeEnglish
        7•4 months ago

        I mean the FOSS community does exist

        • Sent from voyager

        I’m also unable to pay for accubattery as I don’t have play store installed

  • Fake4000English
    2•4 months ago

    I still think it requires developers to design a good looking dark theme.

    The current force dark mode option in android does ruin a lot of apps.

  • dantheclammanEnglish
    2•4 months ago

    Nice, right now I use Shizuku and an app called Darq to force some apps dark. This would save me that effort!