Samsung’s latest Galaxy update changes how dark mode looks, but not for everyone
Samsung's One UI 8.5 update has altered the appearance of dark mode in some apps, leading to mixed reactions among users. While some experience a lighter gray tone in dark mode, others report that their devices maintain a consistent look. The changes are attributed to a new default color palette in the Material You theming system.
- ▪One UI 8.5 is rolling out after months in beta, changing how dark mode appears in apps.
- ▪Some users are seeing a lighter, unpleasant gray color in dark mode, particularly in Google apps.
- ▪The inconsistency in dark mode is linked to changes in Samsung's implementation of the Material You color palette.
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