{"id":14243,"date":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14243"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:19:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:19:44","slug":"how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it","title":{"rendered":"How to Dark Mode on Twitter &#8211; Is it Worth it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f88125f341e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f88125f341e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f88125f341e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it\/#How_to_Dark_Mode_on_Twitter_-_Is_it_Worth_it\" title=\"How to Dark Mode on Twitter &#8211; Is it Worth it?\">How to Dark Mode on Twitter &#8211; Is it Worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it\/#Reduces_strain_on_eyes\" title=\"Reduces strain on eyes\">Reduces strain on eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it\/#Saves_battery_life\" title=\"Saves battery life\">Saves battery life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it\/#Helps_with_reading\" title=\"Helps with reading\">Helps with reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-dark-mode-on-twitter-is-it-worth-it\/#Is_it_worth_it\" title=\"Is it worth it?\">Is it worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Dark_Mode_on_Twitter_-_Is_it_Worth_it\"><\/span>How to Dark Mode on Twitter &#8211; Is it Worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to dark mode twitter\" style=\"max-height:305px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:28%\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/DuRrwuM.jpg\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>There are a few reasons why you may want to use the dark mode on Twitter. Not only will it reduce strain on your eyes, it will save battery life and help with reading. But, is it worth it? Read on to find out. We will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of both light and dark themes. Read on to learn how to turn on dark mode on Twitter and what it can do for you. Here are some quick tips to help you decide if it&#8217;s worth the change.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_strain_on_eyes\"><\/span>Reduces strain on eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether or not using dark mode on Twitter is beneficial for your eyes is still debatable. Although it may feel less painful on the eyes, scientific studies have not proven it to be effective in reducing eye strain. While dark mode does reduce the amount of blue light on the screen, it does not necessarily eliminate the effects of this blue light on the macula, which is the center of the retina and essential for healthy eyesight. It&#8217;s one of the main causes of age-related macular degeneration, a condition that can lead to vision loss.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from reducing strain on your eyes, dark mode on Twitter can also prolong the life of your smartphone battery. Users can switch between a dark blue and black background and set the light level to reduce the strain. The blue background doesn&#8217;t provide as much contrast as a true black, so you may want to turn it on if you are using an AMOLED-based smartphone. Twitter is working to implement a similar feature for its desktop website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saves_battery_life\"><\/span>Saves battery life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a way to extend the life of your iPhone or iPad, you can try the new Twitter dark mode. This feature is more comfortable for the eyes, as you won&#8217;t feel as much strain reading your tweets in low light. It also helps preserve battery life. Dark mode is especially important for devices with OLED screens, which are more susceptible to eye strain than other displays. You can set the dark mode to turn on automatically at sunset, or select a darker theme from the Twitter profile page.<\/p>\n<p>Users can choose between two dark modes for Twitter, called Lights Out and Dim. The latter mode is designed to optimize power efficiency for AMOLED screens and extend battery life. The Twitter app can be set to automatically switch to dark mode at sunset, or you can select a theme to be displayed in the background. In the meantime, you can switch back to the light mode if you want to save battery life.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helps_with_reading\"><\/span>Helps with reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you frequently check your phone before bed, you might want to try dark mode on Twitter. Not only is it more pleasant on the eyes, but it also extends the battery life of your phone. Twitter also offers a dark theme for your profile, so you can toggle it on and off. The dark theme is available in the settings menu, and you can activate it by swiping left to right on your home screen.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Twitter has implemented dark mode across all of their platforms. Users can turn it on manually, or it will automatically activate at certain times of the day. The new feature allows for good contrast ratios and a blue accent color. This makes reading and scrolling Twitter much easier for people who are color-blind. While dark mode is a welcome addition, some people find it distracting. For that reason, Twitter is introducing a beta version that will test the feature before it becomes available to the public.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_it\"><\/span>Is it worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Twitter has rolled out a dark mode for iOS and Android users. This new mode is a great way to see your feed without straining your eyes, and it can also extend battery life. When your screen is dark, pixels consume less power than white ones. Dark mode can save as much as 50% on your battery, so it&#8217;s worth it if you&#8217;re constantly charging your phone. If you&#8217;re on an Android device, you can toggle dark mode in your settings menu.<\/p>\n<p>Dark mode is designed to make browsing Twitter easier at night. It&#8217;s a toggle option that displays content in a white color during the day and changes to a dark navy color during the evening. It&#8217;s easy to toggle the mode on and off, and you can set it up for specific times, such as on weekends or during holiday seasons. 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