Dark mode is finally coming to Google Calendar: here’s how to activate it

Google Calendarone of the most important calendar managers, adds some improvements that many of us have been waiting for a long time. The company began updating the web version, adding a new interface and finally enabling dark mode.

Google says the update began rolling out this week and that It will reach all users in the next few days.including those who use their Google Account, as well as those who use Calendar through the paid version of Google Workspace.

One of the main novelties of the new update to the web version of Google Calendar is dark mode; So far only available in the mobile app, although it can also be activated through third-party extensions. Users can now activate the black interface using the settings icon in the top right corner.

Here’s how you can activate dark mode in Google Calendar

Google has essentially added a new drop-down menu to include an Appearance button that will display three options: light, dark or depending on system settings. In the latter case, if the system interface turns black, the web version of Google Calendar will also do the same.

“We’re introducing the ability to switch between light mode, dark mode, or the device’s default theme options. “This will provide a more convenient and customizable viewing experience and can also reduce battery consumption.”

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Google Calendar is also redesigning its interface a bit. with more legible and understandable icons it “gives a feeling of freshness,” Google says in its notes on the update.

Google Calendar was also recently updated on the mobile app with a new design for events. Their design now adapts depending on the theme of the event. For example, if a user creates an event for going to the cinema, the banner will have an image of the cinema, etc. The platform has also changed the design of the banners that appear when the months change. In this case, changes occur via version 2024.38.0-677549254-release applications for iOS and Android.