What happened to Facebook’s Dark Mode?

FACEBOOK is one of the most popular and valuable global social networking services.

Facebook is the biggest social network worldwide with roughly 2.85billion monthly active users in 2021.

Facebook Dark Mode was down for most users on May 26Credit: Getty

What happened to Facebook’s Dark Mode?

Since May 26, several Facebook users have complained about their inability to access the social network’s Dark Mode feature.

However, Dark Mode was still accessible to several people – as they were able to turn on the feature on their iPhone or Android devices.

“We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing certain features on Facebook’s Android app,” a Facebook spokesperson said.

“We’re working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible.”

Many iPhone and Android users took to Twitter to complain about their inability to use Facebook Dark ModeCredit: Getty

As of Thursday, May 27, Facebook said their Dark Mode feature was fully restored.

What is Facebook Dark Mode?

Facebook Dark Mode swaps in a dark background instead of the traditional white interface, which some people find easier to read.

Dark Mode can also consume less battery life.

Users can activate Facebook’s Dark Mode by going to the hamburger icon menu in the mobile app, selecting Settings & Privacy and heading to Dark Mode.

Facebook Dark Mode swaps in a dark background instead of the traditional white interfaceCredit: Getty

Will Facebook remove posts claiming Covid-19 is ‘man-made’?

On May 26, Facebook said it will no longer remove posts that claim Covid-19 is a “man-made” virus.

In February, the tech giant said it would take down “debunked” claims that COVID-19 was created by people.

However, the company has reversed its policy amid renewed interest in the virus’ origins from scientists and politicians.

“In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of Covid-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that Covid-19 is man-made from our apps,” a Facebook spokesperson told Insider.

Facebook said it will no longer remove posts that claim Covid-19 is a 'man-made' virus — Facebook said it will no longer remove posts that claim Covid-19 is a ‘man-made’ virusCredit: Getty

“We’re continuing to work with health experts to keep pace with the evolving nature of the pandemic and regularly update our policies as new facts and trends emerge.”

Facebook’s move comes as President Joe Biden said on May 26 that he had asked the intelligence community to “redouble their efforts” to find a definitive answer to the virus’ origin.

Biden gave investigators 90 days to report back.

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