iOS 11 wish-list: Dark mode for iPhone and iPadA system-wide night theme would let iOS look and feel great throughout the day, and be a huge accessibility benefit.
iOS 10 has shipped and while it's always possible we'll get an iOS 10.1, 10.2, or 10.3 surprise, Apple is already getting ready to roll on iOS 11. That means there's no better time than now to get with our wish-lists, and one of mine remains a system-wide dark appearance. Apple TV got it with tvOS 10, so why not iPhone and iPad?
Rewind: When iOS 7 shipped in 2013, it did so with a redesign that not only moved skeuomorphism away from rich textures and towards rich physical interactions, it also painted everything bright white.
It makes the iPhone and iPad look clean and spacious, which is fine for everyday use. When it comes to low-light situations, though — like the home theater or the bedroom — that intensity is enough to get you yelled at or hit with a pillow. When it comes to accessibility, it's also enough to contribute toward eyestrain.
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iOS 11 wish-list: Dark mode for iPhone and iPad
