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YouTube confirmed back in March this year that it would release a dark mode for its mobile apps. The mode was actually released first for the iOS app even though many would have expected it to arrive for the Android version first. Last night, users on Reddit started reporting that the dark theme was being automatically applied to their mobile apps. Those who saw the change were also served with a pop-up informing them about the switch and the option to revert to the light theme. After 4 months, the company has decided to roll-out out the new feature to all Android devices. Like dark mode for iOS and the web version of YouTube, the Android version allows you to change the white backdrop into a dark colour and select their profile header. The dark UI is especially helpful during the night time as it reduces eye piercing glare, thus helping to prevent strain on your eyes while watching videos. The dark mode comes with a toggle that allows you to switch it off. As such there are no addit...

YouTube gets a dark theme  YouTube is adding a dark theme to its mobile app, beginning with iOS today. To use the new feature, essentially tap the on the account icon, go to settings, select "dark theme," and that"s it. [caption id="attachment_10563" align="alignnone" width="800"] White and Dark background comparison, Source: Th Verge [/caption] YouTube already added the feature to its desktop site a year ago, and the organisation says from that point forward, it"s turned out to be a standout amongst the most asked for feature on its app. As the name infers, the new theme addition rearranges a few colours on YouTube interface, swapping out the white background. To use it on desktop though, you have to do some developer mode tweaking but no one wants to go through that on mobile. The new feature rolls out to iOS user today with Android to come soon. You may not see the dark theme right away but it should be rolling out gradually through...