Android Q will feature a dark mode

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The next version of Google's mobile operating system, Android Q, is getting one highly requested feature: dark mode.

The system-wide dark mode, which turns the Android interface from white to dark colors such as black and gray, will be released with Android Q when it comes out later this year.

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Dark modes have recently become popular for numerous reasons. For one, it reduces eye strain. This is particularly useful when you're using your phone in dark situations such as in a bar or before bedtime. 

Another reason dark mode is useful: battery life. Last year, Google revealed dark mode user interfaces greatly help conserve battery life. Phones with OLED displays benefit the most from dark-themed interfaces because the individual pixels don't need to turn on if they're black. Phones with LCD displays, which have a backlighting system to illuminate the entire screen, don't benefit much from dark themes. Read more...

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