# Google App on iOS Launches Auto Dark Mode for Integrated Browser
In a major update for iOS users, the Google app has introduced an Auto Dark Mode functionality for its integrated web browser. This upgrade follows a testing phase that commenced last year, allowing users to benefit from a more comfortable browsing experience, particularly in dimly lit situations.
## What is Auto Dark Mode?
The Auto Dark Mode feature automatically modifies the look of web pages lacking their own dark mode configurations. This allows users to navigate the internet without being overwhelmed by glaring white backgrounds, which can be especially disorienting in dark environments. To enable this feature, users simply tap the three-dot overflow menu located in the top-right corner of the browser and select “Turn on Auto Dark Mode.” This setting will stay enabled until the user opts to disable it.
## Features of the Google App’s Integrated Browser
The integrated browser of the Google app is crafted to improve the user experience during searches and browsing. It includes:
– **Address Bar**: A simple method to input URLs or search terms.
– **Tab Grid System**: Users can effortlessly handle multiple tabs, switching between them smoothly.
– **Read Aloud Feature**: This text-to-speech (TTS) option allows users to listen to web page content, catering to those who prefer auditory learning or face visual challenges.
## Quality of Experience
Google recognizes that the quality of websites might differ when utilizing the Auto Dark Mode feature. Nonetheless, responses from users who took part in the testing phase via Search Labs have generally been favorable. Users have indicated that the experience is predominantly positive, with many websites adapting effectively to the dark mode adjustment.
## Version Update
The Auto Dark Mode feature is now available with version 354.0 of the Google app on iOS. Users are encouraged to update their application to utilize this new capability.
## Changes to the Google App
Alongside the launch of Auto Dark Mode, the Google app has implemented some noticeable adjustments:
1. **Discontinuation of Integrated Gemini Chat Experience**: The app has removed its Gemini chat function, which permitted users to toggle between “Search” and “Gemini” tabs. Instead, Google is urging users to download the dedicated Gemini app for a more in-depth experience.
2. **Promotion of the Gemini App**: Since the rollout of the Gemini iPhone app in November, Google has been endorsing this standalone application, which offers access to Gemini Live and other advanced features previously unavailable in the Google app’s integrated version.
## Conclusion
The rollout of Auto Dark Mode in the Google app for iOS represents a significant advancement in enhancing the user experience, especially for those who favor a darker interface. With the additional functionalities of the integrated browser and the discontinuation of the less embraced Gemini chat feature, Google continues to adjust its app to fulfill user demands. As technology progresses, features such as Auto Dark Mode are becoming vital for cultivating a more user-friendly and accessible browsing atmosphere.
For those seeking to enhance their browsing experience, updating to the newest version of the Google app is strongly advised.
