The much-awaited WhatsApp dark mode is finally live for Android and IOS apps across the globe after a much delay. But whatâs better than to wake up and look into our phone screens without straining our eyes much.  

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The dark mode on WhatsApp will be applied on its own if you have already enabled the dark theme on your Android 10 or iOS 13 device. Otherwise, it can also be applied by going to your phoneâs setting. 

In its official blog post WhatsApp said, "Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look on a familiar experience. Itâs designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments. And we hope it helps prevent those awkward moments where your phone lights up the room."

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Besides, WhatsApp also shared a video on its Twitter handle announcing the launch of dark mode saying, "Finally. Dark mode on WhatsApp.â 

Finally. Dark mode on WhatsApp. #DarkMode pic.twitter.com/o4Ee5H7qpW

â WhatsApp Inc. (@WhatsApp) March 3, 2020

Most of us have loved the dark mode from the past few months when initially apps like Twitter and YouTube launched it and later Apple and Android too followed their footsteps. However, WhatsApp took the longest time but now that itâs here, weâd want to make the most of it. 

The launch of the dark mode has made people all across the globe happy and on the contrary, it has also led to a meme fest on social media. 

Check out some of the reactions here:

Dark mode on whatsapp. Dark mode on Twitter. Dark mode on YT. Dark mode in my heart

â Monica LeWhiskey (@Incognitah_) March 3, 2020

Hahahaha

pic.twitter.com/LyEXAWGhcV

â JellyKiss (@Damo_________) March 3, 2020

ABOUT TIME THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

â Anjali B. (@TheWayfarerSoul) March 3, 2020

Whoa!

#WhatsApp

How Facebook app feels like when all the other apps are in #DarkMode pic.twitter.com/44JFc9Kjql

â Bahut Scope hai (@Bahut_Scope_Hai) March 4, 2020

LOL

#WhatsApp

ios users now Android users now pic.twitter.com/XRlWSNuYoX

â बà¥à¤¡Ass__Memes__ (@SrBeastBoy) March 4, 2020

We Android user's just changing the wallpaper to black to witness the black mode today #WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/4yJ8ZXgfm9

â siva (@siva_18_) March 4, 2020

#WhatsApp
Me, an Android 6-7 user, when I see WhatsApp got dark mode ready, but only for Android 9-10 devices: pic.twitter.com/l4leCHPnYA

â The MAUZ (@OhLookaMAUZ) March 4, 2020

Not badâ¦

#WhatsApp normal / Whatsapp dark pic.twitter.com/HumI2YTKuG

â Armando Barreda (@_ArmandoBarreda) March 4, 2020

Turns out, people who are using iPhones below the iOS13 version will have to use the regular WhatsApp version. Also, apart from dark theme, the news reports suggest that the users will also get a choice of two other themes - 'Light mode' and 'System default'. 

The 'Light mode' is the regular mode.  The 'system default', allows users of Android 9 and lower OS versions, automatically switch to light or dark theme, in accordance with the âBattery Saverâ settings.

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