Dark mode is a display setting for user interfaces, such as a smartphone or laptop.
It means that, instead of the default dark text showing up against a light screen (known as ‘light mode’), a light colour text (white or grey) is presented against a dark or black screen.
Light mode, however, is the default setting for most phones and apps.
Dark mode can also be known as:
The idea behind dark mode is that it reduces the light emitted by device screens while maintaining the minimum colour contrast ratios required for readability.
Both iPhones and Android handsets offer system-wide dark modes. However, you will still need to set up dark mode on some individual apps.
Some PC operating systems offer dark mode too, enabling you to set it up on your desktop or laptop.
So, the big question: is it time to go to the dark side?