In modern smartphones, dark mode has become a highly popular feature. On iPhones, dark mode is more than just a visual change—it brings several practical benefits. This article will detail how to enable dark mode and customize its settings.
1. Benefits of Dark Mode.
Before we dive into how to enable it, let’s explore the key benefits of using dark mode:
- Reduces Power Consumption: Dark mode minimizes screen brightness, especially on OLED screens, where black pixels are turned off, thus conserving battery life.
- Improves Visual Experience: The screen’s light is softer in dark mode, making it more comfortable in low-light environments.
- Minimizes Distraction: Dark mode reduces the glare from the screen, especially useful when using the phone at night or in dark places.
- Protects Privacy: With dark mode, the visibility of your screen in public is reduced, which helps in protecting your privacy.
2. How to Enable Dark Mode.
Enabling dark mode on iPhones is simple:
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Display & Brightness“.
- On this page, you will see two options: Light mode and Dark mode. Selecting “Dark” will enable dark mode.
To see the effect, open some built-in Apple apps like Mail, Calendar, or Reminders. You will notice that these apps have switched to dark mode. Third-party apps like WeChat, which are compatible with iPhone settings, will also automatically switch between light and dark modes based on your system settings.
3. Automatic Mode Switching.
- In the “Display & Brightness” settings, there is an “Automatic” toggle.
- Turning it on allows the system to automatically switch between light and dark modes based on pre-set times:
- Default Option: The system will switch to dark mode after sunset and return to light mode at sunrise. The system automatically determines the sunrise and sunset times.
- Custom Time: You can also manually set specific times for the switch. For instance, you can schedule dark mode to activate at 1:19 PM and switch back to light mode at 4:00 PM.
4. Night Shift Mode.
- Apart from dark mode, Apple offers a feature called “Night Shift“.
- Night Shift automatically adjusts the screen to warmer colors after sunset, reducing eye strain and improving sleep quality.
- The default setting is from sunset to sunrise, but you can customize this to a specific time, such as from 8 PM to 5 AM.
5. Conclusion.
Dark mode not only extends your phone’s battery life but also improves visual comfort and enhances privacy. With automatic switching and Night Shift, you can tailor your iPhone’s display to suit your preferences. Overall, dark mode offers a more personalized experience for iPhone users.
6. Video.
You can watch the following demo video by choosing your preferred subtitle language.
