Google is testing ‘Auto Dark Mode’ for iPhone users: Here’s what to expect

Google has introduced a new feature in Search Labs for the Google app on iOS, aimed at enhancing user experience by automatically switching websites to dark mode. This experimental feature, called “Auto Dark Mode”, ensures that users can stay in dark mode no matter what website they visit.

Automatic Dark Mode feature

The Google app on iPhone, which functions similar to a browser with its own tab system, now includes an “Auto Dark Mode” test. When this feature is enabled, websites will match the app’s dark theme, as long as the device is set to dark mode. This ensures a consistent browsing experience without sudden changes between dark and light themes. Users can easily enable this feature by tapping the glass icon in the upper left corner of the Google app.

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To turn off automatic Dark Mode for specific websites, users can click on the new sun icon that appears in the address bar, allowing them to revert to the website’s original theme. Google notes that the quality of transitions to dark mode may vary, and this feature does not apply to sites that already offer a native dark theme.

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Usability and other tests

Currently, Auto Dark Mode is exclusive to the iOS version of the Google app and is not available on Android devices. This feature is part of a broader range of experiments in Google Search Labs, including “Talk to a live agent”, “Notes on searches” and AI tools for browsing. These tests were introduced during I/O 2024, highlighting Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and engagement through innovative features.

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Google’s introduction of Auto Dark Mode in iOS apps is a step towards providing a more visually comfortable and seamless browsing experience. While the feature is still experimental and exclusive to iOS, it represents Google’s broader strategy to integrate user-friendly innovations in its search and browsing functions. Users who want to try out Auto Dark Mode can enable it through the Search Labs section of the Google app on their iPhone.

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