The dark mode of WhatsApp comes to the iPhone: this is how it is activated

Dark mode is now available on WhatsApp for iOS. The messaging app has been one of the last to receive this new design, which meant that we could not fully enjoy the night mode of iOS 13, since when we entered the app we only saw a blank screen. Now, and after a few weeks in beta phase, it reaches the final version. So you can activate it.

First, you need to have a compatible iPhone. La messaging app is being updated on devices running iOS 13 or higher. Of course, it seems that the update is arriving in stages, so it could take a few days to reach your device. To check if the new update, with number 2.20.30, is available, you must go to the App Store. Within the application store, click on the icon of your account and refresh the page from the upper area. In the list that says 'Upcoming automatic updates', the WhatsApp app should appear. Click on the button that says update.

Dark mode will be activated automatically. That is, within the application there is no control to activate this mode. That is why this feature is only available on devices with iOS 13. Therefore, if we want to enjoy this tone, we will have to activate the dark mode in iOS. To do this, go to Settings > Display and Brightness > Aspect. Selects the Dark tone.

You can also apply dark mode through the control panel.Swipe from the upper right area. Then long press on the brightness option and click on the button that says 'Dark mode' Now when you enter WhatsApp, you will see that the tones have changed .

The dark mode of WhatsApp respects the iOS rules very well: A completely dark background, which allows us to save more battery on OLED panels.In addition, with bubbles in very well adapted conversations and a black background. Names and controls, like the chat bar, are in more gray tones. Of course, the keyboard also goes into dark mode.

Also for Android

This new dark mode is also available on Android imminently. You just have to update the app through Google Play and activate the option.

Within WhatsApp, go to the options menu at the top, next to the search button. Click Settings. Then, enter the 'Chats' option. In 'Theme' select the following:

• Default by the system: so that the tone changes when we activate the dark mode from the system settings.
• Dark: to activate it permanently, even if the system is in light mode.