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Apple’s new Reminders app dark theme leaks out

By Aiko Tanaka
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Google slowly introduced us to the systemwide dark mode in Android Q by painting its own apps in morbid colors on a piecemeal basis. It brushed over the Phone app, Contacts, Calendar, Keep notes, you name it.

Apple, however, will be going all out with the iOS 13 dark mode, it seems, theming the launcher, toggles and system settings, as well as its stock apps. While we already rendered what dark mode would look like on iOS, based on some leaked info, we now have a real preview of one Apple default app’s dark theme.

The difference with the current rendering of the Reminder app is pretty striking, yet in sync with the dark theming that has been sweeping the industry lately, and now Apple is following suit with its own take on the matter. Gawk at what’s about to be unveiled just a few short hours from now.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2019 takes place June 3-7 in San Jose, and starts with a keynote later this morning at 10 AM Pacific Time where a bunch of new software updates – iOS 13, watchOS 6 and tvOS 13 – are to be introduced.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What difference is noted between the current rendering of the Reminders app and its new dark theme?

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The new dark theme for the Reminders app is described as quite striking when compared to the current rendering. However, it is also noted to be consistent with the dark theming trend recently seen across the industry.

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Which specific Apple event will feature the unveiling of these new software updates?

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The new software updates, including iOS 13, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13, are scheduled to be introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2019. This event starts with a keynote later this morning.

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When and where is Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2019 taking place?

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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2019 is taking place in San Jose, from June 3-7. The event's keynote presentation is scheduled for 10 AM Pacific Time later this morning.

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