Elon Musk has made another surprising announcement regarding Twitter that is set to shake things up. Musk revealed that dark mode will soon become the default setting for the platform, eliminating the option to switch to light mode entirely. This news follows Twitter’s recent major rebranding initiative.
In a Twitter reply to a user, Musk confirmed that the platform will exclusively feature dark mode, stating that it is superior in every way. This revelation comes in response to a suggestion made by a designer regarding using a black tick instead of the traditional blue tick for verified users on Twitter. It seems that Musk’s influence may extend beyond just dark mode, as the potential return of the blue tick could also be on the horizon.
Currently, Twitter offers three display options: Default (white), Dim, and Lights Out. While the first option presents the standard white background, the Dim setting transforms Twitter into a dark bluish-grey color. Lights Out, on the other hand, provides a black background. Until Musk implements the change, users still have the freedom to choose from these three options.
Although it remains uncertain, it is worth noting that Twitter also allows users to adjust the font size and text color to various options such as yellow, pink, purple, orange, and green. Whether these customization choices will also undergo alterations as part of Musk’s rebranding plan is yet to be seen.
The introduction of a dark mode-only Twitter will bring the rebranding efforts one step closer to completion. Just recently, Musk unveiled the new logo for Twitter, featuring an ‘X’ outlined in white against a black background. This logo marks a significant departure from the familiar tiny blue bird icon that has been associated with Twitter for years. So far, the rebranding has been implemented on Twitter’s web platform, with the changes expected to gradually extend to the app icons for iOS and Android as well.
These transformative changes are part of Musk’s grand vision for Twitter, centered on the letter ‘X.’ According to Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of Twitter, ‘X’ represents the future state of unlimited interactivity, encompassing audio, video, messaging, and payments/banking. The intention is to create a global marketplace for ideas, goods, services, and opportunities, all powered by AI. This ambitious plan aims to connect people on a global scale, revolutionizing the way we communicate and engage with one another.
With Elon Musk steering the course for Twitter’s rebranding, it seems that the future holds an exciting transformation for the popular social media platform. Users can anticipate a dark mode-only experience, as well as redesigned app icons in the near future. As Musk’s vision takes shape, Twitter may become a hub of innovation and connectivity like never before.
