Google Calendar update adds Dark Mode for Android users
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Google has just announced that the long-awaited dark mode is now rolling out on Android for two of its apps: Calendar and Keep. Ahead of Android Q’s release, Google has decided to bring dark mode to many apps. We learned last week that Google Keep will be getting the feature, but Calendar is a bit of a surprise.
The announcement contains a couple of screenshots showing both Calendar and Keep apps with dark mode enabled. If you want to start using it on Google Calendar, you should head to Settings / General / Theme, and select Dark mode. It’s much easier to enable it in Google Keep; simply go to Settings and choose Enable Dark Mode.
Now, it’s worth mentioning that dark mode for Calendar is only supported on device running Android Nougat and higher. Also, if you have Android Q preview installed on your phone, you’ll be able to set the entire OS in dark mode by default. The same goes for Google Keep with one exception, dark mode will work on all devices powered by Android Lollipop and later.
According to Google, the update that brings dark mode to Calendar and Keep apps will be rolled out to compatible Android devices over the course of 15 days. The rollout has already begun on May 16 for Google Calendar, while Google Keep will get it starting today, May 20.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Android versions support dark mode for Google Calendar?
Which Android versions support dark mode for Google Calendar?
Dark mode for Google Calendar is only supported on devices running Android Nougat and higher. If a device has Android Q preview installed, the entire operating system can be set to dark mode by default.
Q.How do users activate dark mode in Google Calendar?
How do users activate dark mode in Google Calendar?
To enable dark mode in Google Calendar, users should navigate to Settings, then General, and finally select Theme, where they can choose Dark mode. This setting is straightforward to apply.
Q.When did the rollout for these dark mode updates begin?
When did the rollout for these dark mode updates begin?
The rollout for dark mode on Google Calendar started on May 16. Google Keep's dark mode update began rolling out today, May 20, to compatible Android devices.
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