The dark theme / light theme debate has been ongoing for quite a while. As soon as the BlackBerry Q10 was released, Z10 owners were screaming to get some dark theme action as well. Then when an OS update took the dark theme away, Q10 users yelled that they wanted it back. So ultimately BlackBerry made the choice to give users the option to choose between the light or dark theme in apps like the calendar and contacts.
While the option isn't system-wide for all apps, it's got the basics covered. However I was actually thinking that a cool spot to have a dark theme would be the BlackBerry Hub. It's tough to have a dark theme on my calendar, then jump to the light-themed hub — it just doesn't coincide. So having the option to choose for the Hub would be awesome in my book.
So what say you? Would you want the option to choose a light or dark theme for the BlackBerry Hub as well? Drop your vote in the poll below then give us your thoughts in the comments!
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CrackBerry Asks: Would you want a dark-themed Hub?
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Since so many ppl have voted yes, does this mean it will happen?
Yes....sure
Posted via CB10
I could use it!
Posted via CB10
Everything dark.
Posted via CB10
Back in black!
Posted via CB10
No way
Posted via CB10
Gr8
Posted via CB10
Yes! Not everybody has the same eyesight and dark theme works really well at night.
Posted via CB10 with my Z30
Yes I want a dark theme hub
Posted via CB10
Yes. Definitely!
Yes
Posted via CB10
YES.
Posted via my amazing Q10
yes!
Posted via CB10
Yeah
Posted via CB10
YES I WOULD LOVE IT!
Posted via CB10
A dark themed twitter too! Sometimes browsing twitter in the dark is too bright for my tired eyes even with screen brightness turned all the way down. :3
Posted via CB10
Hey now, let's not make the BlackBerry look too much like Android, shall we?
Posted via CB10
Would love the dark theme. However I cannot get the dark theme to save for contacts. I have a Z10 100-3 and the option for dark theme but it never saves when I close app and re-open. Yes I know this is not the correct forum but there are still unsolved glitches on 10.2.
Posted via CB10
No
Posted via CB10
YES PLEASE !!!
Nice option to have, but i'm ok with the hub as is at the moment
Posted via CB10
got to give the people what they want, it's not about "hiding battery consumption behind a certain color theme" it's about the end user's experience, and that's what we are saying......that we want a better user experience and that comes with a dark theme, point blank
Darkened theme everything would be sick. Love it on BBM!
Yes
Posted via CB10
YES YES YES! I don't know how else to emphasize this...but I would LOVE THIS.
100% yes, I prefer how the dark theme looks
Posted via CB10
YES!!!!!!!!!!
BBW Lovers Unite- OOLONG. The Eye of The OOLONG :C00121B8B
Obviously yes. Was there ever really any question?
Posted while peeking and flowing on my incredible BBQ10!
Uhh....yes
Posted via CB10
Make a "choice" between white and dark theme! :D
URBANINDO
Yes make a "Choice" between light/white and dark theme
URBANINDO
Dark theme hub.
@geenaxion Keepin' it Chill Z10 (10.2.1.2141) BB10Store on Aptoide Subscribe "Dance for Life" C0029D483
definitely it should have the dark hub. it is blackberry. it should be "BLACK"...
Why the hell isn't this an option???
Isn't the Q10 experience all about the battery saving dark theme? I spend most of my time in the hub, and I get massive battery penalties as a result.
For that matter, this chat box I'm typing in has a white background. Thanks for the hypocrisy, CB10!
Posted via CB10 via the BlackBerry Q10!
Absolutely, 100% yes. Battery, battery, battery. I want all themes for everything to be black and have the option to reverse contrast just in case.
Also a couple of other colour themes as well as dark / light would be good :-)
Hell yeah!!
Posted via CB10
Yes! Definitely!
Posted via CB10
Ummmm yes please :)
Posted via CB10
Darth Hub...I mean black theme hub would be awesome !
Posted via CB10
Having the option would be very nice.
Posted via CB10
I think that in addition to individual options to use a dark theme in the hub and the other apps, there should be a single "master switch" to put them all in dark theme mode. Also, why does the dark theme change the font size on the main Contacts? It makes it so much smaller that I've had to go back to white.
Dark theme. Easy on these eyes.
Posted via CB10
Yes!
Posted via CB10
Is there a D0rk theme? :P
Yes please bring it back
Posted via CB10
Yes, the pool is clear, let's go BlackBerry listen your costumers and give us a sexy black hub option theme.
Yes and fix the incoming call screen already. We want the old one back. Out with the Android and back in with the BlackBerry screen.
Posted from my Z30 via CB10 app
It will be nice to have a black hub.
Posted via CB10
If dark theme = (Save battery life) AND (good readability) then YES(PLEASE)
HA! People asking for longer battery life always makes me laugh. Don't you people know there's so many things to do than to look at your cell 24/7? Like c'mon turn off your data service once in awhile. I have a Z10 and my battery life last 2-3 days without charging and I use my BlackBerry everyday.
Posted via CB10
Yes!
Posted via CB10
With stl100 on z10,i am stuck
Posted via CB10
I do want to have dark-theme for everything. I am using computer a lot and I feel that when I set the background to dark, my eyes can work longer and feel little tired compare to the bright one.
Posted via CB10
Please I want this! Saves battery life and makes doesn't hurt my eyes
Posted via CB10
Black hub and settings on Z10 !!! Would be nice :)
Posted via CB10
Yes!
Make it system wide. And if possible, selection for all screens on whether to use the black or white.
:3
My Z10
Yes please!!! I want!
Posted via CB10
For sure. Dark theme. Would be great..
Posted via CB10
Yes, I would love it!
http://www.change.org/petitions/t-mobile-support-the-blackberry-z30-many... !!!!!spread the word!!!! http://www.petitions24.com/attz30
It's only natural that the poll is pointing at yes. It makes sense for battery savings and it's good for me that I have an eye condition.
Posted via CB10
Yes I would like one
Posted via CB10
Not only a dark themed hub but the ability to select the them you want or build it using an app
have fun... keep trying... BlackBerry
The ability to switch, everybody can choose.
Posted via CB10
Oh yeah! :)
Yes! I have really sensitive eyes and after a long day at work starring at a computer all day it's sometimes hard to read through my hub. The darker theme is in most cases easier on the eyes.
Give me choice please!
Tapped and flicked from my BlackBerry Z30!
Said it many times. A universal theme would be much nicer. So YES! Plwasw!
Posted via CB10
Yup. I do want :D
Posted via CB10
YES please!!!
Y E S
C00121953 channel for car freaks!!
Been posting it for a while now...an overall light or dark theme choice would be amazing!
Posted via CB10
Yes I'd like a dark theme for everything!
My Contacts app won't turn dark! Please help?! I restart the app and there is no change. The settings for the dark theme are turned off when I restart and check.
Posted via CB10
I disagree with Kevin's stance about the basics being covered in the current OS. The Hub is the ultimate basic screen of the OS and is hasn't received any dark love yet. Dark hub would receive a very warm welcome indeed, it's unanimous!
Gimme a dark C rack berry too!
S
Posted via CB10
Do want.
Posted via CB10 on my Q10
Sure.
I also want a dark theme CrackBerry app option.
Posted via CB10
There are some people saying "no" to wanting the dark theme but its just an option why would you say no to an option? That's what determines what phone people buy. Let's face it, not everyone is educated on what specs and processors are important so they look at what they can DO on the phone. The more options, the better.
Posted by my loving Z10
Yes coz it's saves more battery life.
Posted via CB10
Would love to have that option. I just think the dark looks better. I have dark theme on every thing that I have a choice on.
Posted via CB10
I need the dark theme! For both the hub and EVERY DAMN APPLICATION, even documents to go! It needs to be AMOLED FRIENDLY!
Posted via CB10
i also very interested to see the settings interface being dark theme too
The dark screen is gentle on the eyes, and saves battery life. As a Dyslexic, I love the dark screen option.
Posted via CB10
Yes 100% absolutely
Posted via CB10
YES!!!!
YES!!!!
YES!!!!!
BLACK THEMES RULE!!!!
Posted via CB10
The last paragraph says it all. Would you want the option? Choice is always good
Posted via CB10
Dark theme for Hub -- of course! You wanna look different, you wanna lock BB!
And while at it, why not have the white balance follow the circadian rhythm through the day: bluish white in the morning, redish white after sunset. That would definitely support wellbeing
Posted via CB10 on Q10
An optional dark themed hub would be awesome.. I remember trying to look for a this option when I first got my q5 lool.
I think BlackBerry should allow MORE options to customize to add a personal feel to our devices. Just a suggestion.
Posted via CB10
Dark Hub: Yes
Text/email screen: No
Posted via CB10
It certainly would be cool. Enabling functions or improvements should always be welcomed!
Saves battery, offers privacy, goes with the "black"berry theme
Posted via CB10
I would love to have dark themed hub!
via Q10
Yeppers!
Yes definitely dark themed hub, AND CB10. I also what my BBM dark theme fixed. It flashes a white screen before load the dark
Posted via CB10 on ZED10
Why not
Posted via CB10
No
Posted via CB10
As long as it's optional, y not?
Posted via CB10
Yes please!
Posted via CB10
Please!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!
And thank you! :D
of course!dark is better,and for sure not gonna hurt my eyes..
BlackjzBerry z10
Yes for HUB and for email as well so everything is DARK theme. It will all be consistent then.
Posted via CB10
Yes!!!
Posted via CB10
Yes dark is the way to go light sux.
Definitely want that dark theme for my Z10 :)
My amazing BB Z10 - OS 2141 also on my Z30 backed up with my 32g PlayBook in the wings
Yes, I'd love to have a dark colored hub.
Posted via CB10
Yes! Dark Theme Hub! Save on battery power
Phobe's Owner- 2AD257F7
Yes, please.
Posted.
That's definitely a yes to me. I wanted my BlackBerry to go full black as often as possible.
Posted via Q10 10.2.1 (2141-OS/2142-Radio)
Unanimous I think, get on it BB
Posted via CB10
Dark theme option for everything.
Posted via CB10
Yes, please and thank you.
Posted via CB10
Yup! I'm nearly always in the hub so it would be a huge battery help, plus it's easier on the eyes IMO
BlackBerry Z30 STA-100-2 running 10.2.1.2102 :D
Dark-theme errythang! Do it BlackBerry!
Posted via CB10
Come to the dark side of the hub...we have cookies.
Posted via CB10
Yes, I like options! Next update hopefully?
Posted via CB10
Just make it simple. If people are choosing dark themes, chances are they want the whole os to be dark. Add a dark or light theme(or other colours) for the whole os.
YES !!!!!!
Just like everything else... give the people a choice..
Personally think its kinda meh... id like a black hub but email would have to remain white... unless you want a stripped down version of the email / message.. but one to two clicks away and you could view the original copy.....
Absolutely!!! I use the dark themes whenever I can. It is so easy on my eyes on low light settings!!!
Posted via CB10
I sho would playa
Posted via WHT Q10
Yes
Posted via CB10
Yes I actually thought the dark theme came with the Z10STL100-1/10.2.1.1925 uodate!
Posted via CB10
I would absolutely love the dark theme in the Hub!
The poll results are crystal clear on this...
Posted via CB10 on my BlackBerry Z30
I would love to have the option for a dark theme for everything
Posted via CB10
Yes
Lovely
Um.... it's called BLACKberry... and black is way more power efficient. Where's the downside?
Wow! The people have spoken and let's get that dark hub underway!!
Posted via CB10 with my T-Mobile USA BlackBerry Q10...SON! (Soon to be the almighty Z30!)
Ok CB Nation I'm in need of some help or answers...
My Z10 is running on 10.2.1. 2102 and here are my gripes...
"Instant Previews" are working with everything and I mean everything but NO with BBM... what the hell?!?!
"Dark theme" is working in text and calendar but not working on contacts... WTF?!?!
"Picture Password" you can set it and it gets confirm but at soon as the device get locked it came back again to just the regular password... FTW?!?!
After the update the "Contacts" still are a mess...
"BBM Channels" the "leave this channel" is not working, when I try to leave a channel is showing a error. Other thing on the channels is that the spark for the updates is working occasionally, I have to go in the channel to see if there's something new...
Other than that the beloved Z10 is working like a Champ but I do want this things to have a fine turning in the near future please...
Rant [ OFF ]
I'm MongezaurioBerry
Hell yeah!!!
Yes yes yes yes yes please!
Posted via CB10
Nope, I'm fine with the white one
Posted via CB10
Option to select colour : when outside, light when inside dark (using Q10, outside and dark is painful).
Posted via CB10
A yes for the dark theme.
Posted via CB10
Hell yeah!
Posted via CB10
yes yes yes
Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2141
Dark themes should be optional for every single app, including CB!!
Posted via CB10
As much as I would want a dark themed HUB, I don't think it makes sense to make the HUB dark only because when you swipe to right to bring up your different accounts; they're already dark. It will become sort of difficult to distinguish between the two. Other than that, I'm all in for everything else to be dark.
I'd like to see the dark themes on everything, Facebook, Twitter etc. Not just saves battery, but looks a lot better . BlackBerry should be the pioneer on black native themes for all applications.
Posted via CB10
Yes.
Posted via CB10
is there a black theme for bbm for z10?
Posted via CB10
Not only for Hub, but BlackBerry can make option white or black for the system. It will be more valuable for us.
Hope BlackBerry can realise it.
Wait for long time for this function.
Z 10 100-1
Posted via CB10
Most definitely !!
Posted via CB10
I've been wanting a dark-themed Hub since I first got my Z10!
Posted via CB10
I didn't know that you could use it in the contacts, but I just did and it keeps popping on the light theme.
I apply it and close it but is not working... bummer!!
I'm MongezaurioBerry
Yes
Posted via CB10
Of course ...it's a no brainer!
Savvas John Savva, Owner of Skill 7 Limited - www.skill7.org - BBM: 2670CCEA
Absolutely yes
Posted via CB10
Yes, and please make a left-hand option too.
Posted via CB10
I would like to have there an option as well.
Posted via CB10
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAASE!!!!!!
#BB10Believe #BlackBerryNation #BB10Army #BB10Freak #KeepMoving #TeamBlackberry #BBMCrossPlatform #BBM4All #IChooseBlackBerry10
I'm MongezaurioBerry
Hey BlackBerry I hope you guys are still listening....?
Posted via CB10
Yes dark theme
Posted via CB10
Yes, multiple colors
Posted via CB10 on my Zed10
It'll work great while on the road
Posted via CB10
Yes give us the option for the Z10 please.
Posted via CB10
Yes
Posted via my super-duper Z10
White, black, yellow, purple, red, green, blue, transparent, pictures, crosses, circle, flowers, ... why the hell only black and white? Move forward guys!
Posted via CB10
Yes please!!!! Want if it looks so cool
Also provide a Multi colored hub to choose which color we want
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
We will call it a multicolor hub. For many reasons I feel this is very important
Also animated hub concept would be great as well
Posted via CB10
I want a dark theme everything...
Posted via CB10
Yessssss
Posted via CB10
Yes please!!!! Dark theme everything!
OS 10.2.1.537 on Verizon Z10
I do spend a lot of time on my Z30 using the Hub, so this will save me a huge amount of battery
Yes please!!!! I would love a dark-theme Hub. I would also like a dark-theme Twitter for BlackBerry 10.
Posted from Z30STA100-3/10.2.1.2141
Would probably stick with white but why not the option?
Posted via CB10
Yeah!!!
Posted via CB10
Yes I would
Z30 10.2.1.537
No
Posted via CB10
Yes yes yes with option please
LTE ya you know me! #Bellbaby! Q10
It would be more awesome if we have more options then dark and light theme in bbm(
Sure. Would be cool. As long as there is a option to change it back to normal if you didn't want it dark
Posted via CB10
Yes!!!! Dark theme rocks not to mention saving battery life :)
Posted via CB10
Posted via CB10
Yes and the slider from today to go with it!!!
Posted via CB10
The hub dark would be great and the music app is not completely dark either. Once u select the album the song list of that album is light. If that part can get the dark integration it would be cool.
Qyped on the most Qefficient device in the Quniverse..
Yes yes yes!
Posted via CB10
Yes to the dark side
Posted via CB10
Dark, or the option to thereof...
Posted via CB10
This is daft..why are we even asking this question. We all love "Dark Theme" Just do it BlackBerry!
Yes I would like dark theme and on all of it savings more battery I bet..
Posted via CB10
YES!
Posted via CB10
I'd love option to choose my own background after going light/dark
Posted via CB10
Yes, of course.
It would be cool if it could automatically change the theme depending on the surrounding light, something like the gps night theme. (yes i know it's never gonna happen ) but i would love it :)
Sry for my English
Yes I love too. Give us more options.
Posted via CB10
Yes!
Posted via CB10
Yes! Dark everything! How about dark theme right here in CB comment section?
Posted via CB10
The results are obvious. This is something that BlackBerry definitely has to implement.
Posted with my Z10 via CB10
Yes please.
Dark theme hub coming in os 10.3 to your S10 slider this summer?!?!?!
That is my wish too!
OS 10.2.1.537 on Verizon Z10
Not sure why there is no global option for dark or light os, so that all apps can use it...
Wenn du mir sagst, was dort draußen richtig ist, werde ich nicht mehr versuchen dich zu küssen... (Sayumi Whisp) www.sayumi.de
Yes
Posted on CB10 with the Q10
Having the option would be great
Posted via CB10
Choice is always good, but I'm afraid this will lead to even more texting and driving. It already annoys me that many folks text and drive - and there is just no excuse when you consider the much, much greater incidence of killing someone else or even yourself! Nevertheless, I voted yes for the dark theme.
Yes, bring on the dark side
Posted via CB10
I check after every time I install a leak just to see if there is a new option. I love the dark themes in the settings and text. Why not the hub?
Brought to you by...My sweet Z30
Dark theme would be helpful for when you wake up! No squinting required :) and looks nice as well
Posted via CB10
Yes, I would like to see a dark theme hub
Posted via CB10
I loooove the black theme on my Q10 and was really p@*$ed off when an update introduced the white themed calendar
But I prefer the Hub/mails and even texts with a white background. But that's just me.
Well, there you have it BlackBerry. Give us Dark Theme!
just emailed Clewley yesterday and he replied saying, "there have been a number of requests on the dark themed Hub and the team is AWARE of it." seems this is a good sign for us!!!
Wow the 'yes ' are taking over
Posted via my NEW Zed30
Yes, Please. Dark theme is so much nicer.
Posted via CB10
Yes anything for battery saving
Posted via CB10
Yes! And I also want a dark themed crackberry ap on my z10, just like my q10. I hate reading crackberry on my z10 after i got the q10!
Posted via CB10
Yes for me
Posted via CB10
Absolutely!!!!!!
Posted via CB10
Yea please!!
Posted via CB10
I don't really like the dark theme but why not give users the option!? I voted yes
All we BB10 users want is choice, if we want to kill our battery that's our choice. Make is happen blackberry!
Posted via CB10
Yes yes yes yes!! I use all dark theme on the z10 that is available to me, easier on my eyes and I don't feel like people can see my stuff as easy over my shoulder
Posted via CB10
How about a dark themed CB app?
Posted via secure bb10.2.1.2102
+1
OS 10.2.1.537 on Verizon Z10
Comment on this is that it should be just one more personalization option as it is with the main apps
Posted from my Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.1925
Landslide! Lol
From Zarafet my Z30.
Graaaaaaaa..... urrraaaa... urrraaaa... urrraaaaaaaaaaa..... anddddddd YESSSSSS I WANT DARK THEME SO MUCH!!!!!
Posted via CB10
Yeah! A black theme hub would be great.
Posted via CB10
Absolutely
Posted via CB10
Yes, it's a no brainer!
Yes, I wish the entire BB10 OS had dark theme capabilities
Posted via CB10
Yes at least the option
Posted via CB10
I don't like dark places, but i really love if my hub get the dark, just like my bbm :) can't wait :)
Posted via CB10
To maximize my battery life on a Z10, I wouldn't use a dark themed hub, but it does look good.
Posted via CB10 via my Z10
Dark theme uses less battery
Posted via secure bb10.2.1.2102
Why do people keep saying this? Stop the lies!
Dark themes only save battery on AMOLED displays (eg. the Q10).
The Z10 uses an LCD display, and so it actually takes more power to produce a dark screen. This is the reason that the light theme is the default on LCD devices.
I've never got to use the dark theme since by the time I got my Q10 the update had already taken it away. But, I would much prefer it over white. When (or if) Sprint ever releases the 10.2.1 update that's the first thing I'm doing on my calendar!
Yes. Dark theme everything!!
Posted via CB10
choice is always good
Is the Pope Catholic??? The answer is YES!
10.2.1.1925 and never going back.
I vote YES but it would be the best if it's optional in settings so everybody can be happy:))
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! Didn't even read the article, just the title and straight to the comments! I would love it!
I was not born with a hunger to be free, it was only when I discovered that my freedom had been taken from me that I began to hunger for it. 4life Z10STL100-1/10.2.1.1925
Dark theme only makes sense if it becomes global in the bb10 ui... all over it... not just parts...
Posted via CB10
Everything dark theme option ;)
I need white background!!! Let me ask u guys, why is iphone and android white??? Why is fb white? And twitter? White is better for the eyes and easier to read
Posted via CB10
Use an iPhone or Android then. I am surprised you didn't know about the battery saving black gives you. Show scientific proof white is so much better on the eyes and any long-term negative effects black has please. Plus, what do you have against the option to use both?
Prefer white themed hub, but if I had the option, I'd give it a try.
Posted via CB10
Yes!
Posted via CB10
yes please :)
Prefer dark theme. Make it so
Posted via CB10
I want the whole dark theme! Even settings!
Posted via CB10
I would also like the themes to reach everything. With also other coloured themes to be available.
Looks so stylish in black. Want it!!
Posted via BlackBerry Q10
I would love to have that as an option.
Posted via CB10
Anything to save battery
Posted via CB10
We need a dark them hub option....bad.
Posted from my awesome Z30 using CB10
I would love to have the dark theme for my HUB. I'd prefer to have the dark theme everywhere!
Posted via Q10
Please fix the voting for the CB10 app
Posted via CB10
Oh ja!
Posted via CB10
Give us the system wide option for dark & light themes, BlackBerry! I proclaim it!!
Posted with my T-Mobile USA BlackBerry Q10 via CB10.
Hell yeah. :D. I have a Gold Z10 so gold theme would be cool but pointless. Lol
Posted via CB10
It might be too dark for the hub since its accessible all the time and not just something we prefer it to be dark. But still, it's good to have the choice.
Posted via my Q10 | LG GPAD 8.3
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