The dark theme will also work with Android 10's system-wide controls.
: The dark theme is now available on iOS
What you need to know
Dark theme is one of the most requested user features for smartphone apps, and The company has now enabled the feature on the Android versions of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
The new update, when it rolls out, will work with Android 10's system-wide dark theme. It'll also have a discrete dark theme option so users can configure it separately if they're on an older version of Android — or just because.
Google explained on Monday :
The dark theme update should roll out to all users over the next two weeks. Google has also delivered dark themes for other productivity apps including , Google Tasks,
Update, September 28 (03:10 pm ET) — Google has made the dark theme available on iPhone as well
Google is also bringing the update to iOS, . You'll be able to see this automatically if you're set to dark theme in iOS system settings, otherwise you can check Menu > Settings > Theme to enable it manually.
Google Docs
Google's new dark theme makes it more confortable to review and edit documents if you prefer a dark theme. You're not likely to be creating extensive files on mobile, but the reading experience is now much nicer on AMOLED screens.
: The dark theme is now available on iOS
What you need to know
- Google will start rolling out a dark theme for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android.
- The new dark theme will work with Android 10's default theme settings alongside offering users a separate choice.
- It's set to hit devices within the next two weeks.
Dark theme is one of the most requested user features for smartphone apps, and The company has now enabled the feature on the Android versions of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
The new update, when it rolls out, will work with Android 10's system-wide dark theme. It'll also have a discrete dark theme option so users can configure it separately if they're on an older version of Android — or just because.
Google explained on Monday :
The dark theme update should roll out to all users over the next two weeks. Google has also delivered dark themes for other productivity apps including , Google Tasks,
Update, September 28 (03:10 pm ET) — Google has made the dark theme available on iPhone as well
Google is also bringing the update to iOS, . You'll be able to see this automatically if you're set to dark theme in iOS system settings, otherwise you can check Menu > Settings > Theme to enable it manually.
Google Docs
Google's new dark theme makes it more confortable to review and edit documents if you prefer a dark theme. You're not likely to be creating extensive files on mobile, but the reading experience is now much nicer on AMOLED screens.