# Your Pixel just got a secret new dark mode setting. Here's how (and why) to use it

> Your Pixel just got a secret new dark mode setting. Here's how (and why) to use it Android 17 is making its way to Tensor-powered Pixels, and Google has packed in plenty of new features.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/android-17-expanded-dark-theme-settings-pixel-how-use-3678629/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3824b9e8976fcb37cdfd11)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #pixel #google #surface #nintendo-switch #gemini #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3824b9e8976fcb37cdfd11

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