Twitter for iOS just gained a black “Lights Out” mode
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Twitter has offered a native Dark Mode option for quite some time now, but today the popular feature is getting one highly-requested upgrade which could help improve your smartphone’s battery life.
After previously teasing the feature, today Twitter announced that it’s rolling out a new “Lights Out” mode which ditches the blue color used by the standard Dark Mode and replaces it with a pure black background.
To many, this means that the app’s built-in Dark Mode will now be much more aesthetically pleasing. It also means that OLED displays will directly turn off pixels, thus providing true-black tones and saving a bit of battery in the process which is always a good thing.
In order to access it, users simply need to head to the ‘Display and sound’ menu within Settings, activate Dark Mode, and then select “Lights Out.” The original Blue theme, now called “Dim,” is still available for those who prefer it.
The new Lights Out option is rolling out today to iPhone and iPad users. A timeline for Android is yet to be announced.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary benefit of the new “Lights Out” mode for users with OLED screens?
What is the primary benefit of the new “Lights Out” mode for users with OLED screens?
For users with OLED displays, the new “Lights Out” mode will turn off pixels, providing true-black tones. This process also has the added benefit of saving a bit of battery life on those devices.
Q.How can users access the new pure black background option on their devices?
How can users access the new pure black background option on their devices?
To access the new pure black background option, users need to go into the ‘Display and sound’ menu within the app’s Settings. From there, they should activate Dark Mode and then select “Lights Out.”
Q.Which specific devices are receiving the “Lights Out” mode update today?
Which specific devices are receiving the “Lights Out” mode update today?
The new “Lights Out” mode is rolling out today specifically to iPhone and iPad users. A timeline for when this feature might become available for Android users has not yet been announced.
Q.Is the original Dark Mode theme still available for users who prefer it?
Is the original Dark Mode theme still available for users who prefer it?
Yes, the original Dark Mode theme is still available for users who prefer it. It has been renamed to “Dim” but remains an option alongside the new “Lights Out” pure black background.
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