'Dark mode' in iOS 10 won't blind you with brightness
Apple wasn't kidding: iOS 10 is going to be a huuuge release with a boatload of new useful features.
From a revamped Messages experience, to third-party app integration with Siri, to improved Photos, to a redesigned Apple Music, to all of the things Apple didn't tell you, there's going to be a lot to take in.
Users testing out the iOS 10 developer preview beta have just discovered another much-asked for feature: A dark mode, which turns the interface's bright white backgrounds to black for a less blinding look.
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We already knew the new Clock app had a black "dark mode" interface, but it appears the dark theme will extend to other apps like iBooks, Safari, Alarm and iTunes.
Mashable has confirmed the dark mode is not on a system-wide level, meaning you won't find a black background replacing the white in apps like Settings and Mail. It's still the first beta preview so it's possible Apple could bring dark mode to all of iOS 10 by the time it releases this fall.
Dark mode is also easier on the eyes, especially when you're using your iPhone at night with the lights turned off or in a dim place like a bar.
Some Android phones like the OnePlus 3 have a dark mode theme that can be switched on.
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For more details on iOS 10, check out Mashable's hands-on preview.
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Raymond Wong is Mashable's Senior Tech Correspondent. He reviews gadgets and tech toys and analyzes the tech industry. Raymond's also a bit of a camera geek, gamer, and fine chocolate lover. Before arriving at Mashable, he was the Deputy Editor of NBC Universal's tech publication DVICE. His writing has appeared on G4TV, BGR, Yahoo and Ubergizmo, to name a few. You can follow Raymond on Twitter @raywongy or Instagram @sourlemons.
