Strava announces Dark Mode and AI-powered features

Dark Mode helps to save eyes of users and AI-powered features increases integrity and usability

Tech Desk - Jun 27, 2024

An undated image of the Strava apps Dark Mode feature. — Strava — An undated image of the Strava app's Dark Mode feature. — Strava

Strava, a popular social network for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, lets users track and share their workouts, connect with friends, and join challenges. Strava holds sway over every running, riding, swimming, and outdoor enthusiast with a base of over 30 million registered users. Whether you are a professional athlete or a casual runner, Strava has a supportive community backed by valuable tools to help you reach your goals.

Here's what’s updated

Strava has finally rolled out Dark Mode to its Android and iOS app. Dark Mode is a feature that seeks to provide an enhanced experience inside the app by reducing eye strain and improving accessibility. It offers three options for the users including "Always Dark", "Always Light", and "Match Device Settings".

Strava puts AI at the front of athletes' experiences, including one of their AQ features. One of these features is the AI-enabled Leaderboard Integrity, which uses machine learning to flag irregular activities and ensure fair competition.

It will ensure healthy competition between users and avoid "cheating" on the platform. Other features include Night Heatmaps, Quick Edit, and Strive for More. Night Heatmaps show activities between sundown and sunrise, while Quick Edit allows users to make edits on the fly.

These new features will enhance the overall user experience. Dark Mode helps save the eyes of users, and AI-powered features increase the integrity and usability of the platform.

Strava's partnership with TOGETHXR also promotes women's sports and encourages users to watch and play women's sports. These updates demonstrate Strava's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.