In a recent update, Google announced the feature upgrade of dark mode to its web browsers. The company stated that now users of google chat will be able to leverage from the dark mode. The feature is available on the google chats web application. The web client has also received a “dark mode” theme for the platform along with PWA (progressive web application).
The “dark mode” option is available in the settings. Upon opening the setting menu, users will be able to locate the dark mode in “themes.” The new feature is available for desktop google chat users. The dark mode will assist in less battery consumption and a better lighting experience in the nighttime.
While updating about the feature tech giant stated;
“Dark mode creates a better viewing experience in low-light conditions by reducing brightness and potentially reducing eye strain.”
The users will decide about the theme selection, whereas by default, the setting will remain the same. In case a user wants to shift to “dark mode” at night, they can go to the desktop setting and shift the theme to “dark mode.” The company announced that the update might take some days to reach out to all the web users. Users are requested to wait for 15 days for the upgrade of the new feature.
It is important to note, earlier on, Google chat “dark mode” was enabled on all the Android and iOS mobile devices. Users were impatiently waiting for the new update to hit their desktop screens Google chat sooner. Upon the google chat dark theme update on mobiles, the support. Google stated on their official platform;
“To save your phone’s battery, you can use the dark theme in Google Chat.”
The theme would be enabled on desktop applications, Google chats, and PWA (progressive web application). All the customers on google workspace would be allowed to utilize the new “dark mode.” Moreover, the business users and G Suite users can also avail themselves of the dark theme from their theme settings on the desktop.
In another update, Google stated about the new policy for their trusted domains in support. Google. The update contemplated that the new feature will enable the users to allow other users and their domain, which are outside the company. This way, only those organizations will be allowed to share content with you, who are enlisted as trusted domains by you.
Google classrooms, drive, chat, and data studio are the Google platforms that encounter outer communication. Google stated that with the new privacy policy, only trusted domains would be allowed to enter the user’s chat accounts, classrooms, and share files.
One allow list will serve the purpose and will include all the trusted domains. Trusted domains policy will make privacy and data sharing more vulnerable for the users. Follow the support. Google to see the ways to enable trusted domains on your system.
References
https://support.google.com/chat/answer/9951283?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
https://support.google.com/a/answer/6160020?hl=en
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