WhatsApp Finally Arrives on Beta Version of iOS The Dark Mode on iOS is a beta version, and currently, iPhone users who are members of the TestFlight beta testing programme are able to view this feature. In addition, WhatsApp beta update is only compatible with iPhones running iOS 9 and above. To recall, WhatsApp rolled out a dark theme to Android Beta users last month and it was followed by the rollout for stable version users this month. Our OnePlus 7T running Android 10 automatically switched to the dark theme after the latest stable update. What is WhatsApp Dark Mode ? The dark mode feature changes the entire theme of the messaging app to black. The mode also additionally helps in saving the battery of the smartphone as it doesn’t emit as much white light as normal mode. This mode is directly beneficial for people who spend a lot of time on their devices as it reduces light emissions and balances colour contrast. The eyes are hence less strained and the health of users remain intact. That said, the dark theme is not entirely dark, instead, it has a grey hue. WhatsApp Dark Mode is limited to only beta users on Android or iOS. Though it is easy to obtain the Android APK file and sideload WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS users will have to join the WhatsApp TestFlight programme to get the feature. The iOS programme has been currently full for months. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is bringing many more themes for dark mode users. The app unveiled a new feature that enables users to have more colour options than just grey. So when the stable version rolls out the dark feature will be loaded with even new features. In a WhatsApp version 2.20.31 for the beta users on Android, the app now allows users to choose from six different colour options. The users can choose from purple, brown, mustard, sea-green and blue while using the dark theme. However, only the dark black theme is helpful for saving your battery and not the other colours.
