Iran launches state-sanctioned dating app to promote marriage
Iran has launched a state-approved dating app named Hamdam, in what is believed to be an attempt to increase marriage rates and…
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SwoonMe’s ‘voice-first’ dating app replaces photos with avatars
A new “voice-first” dating app that uses cartoon-style avatars instead of photos has launched. The app is available to download from Apple’s…
Tinder’s offering free therapy sessions for users in India
Tinder has touted its caring credentials in India, offering free online therapy sessions for users of the dating app in the country…
Online dating fraud rose by 40 percent in the UK during pandemic
The amount of recorded UK victims of online dating fraud has risen by 40 percent during the Covid pandemic, according to research…
Tinder left in ashes? TikTok’s fuelling a new generation of dating apps
Tinder launched in September 2012, quickly becoming the world’s most used smartphone dating app, at a time when many dating websites struggled…
Users increasingly annoyed at one-day-a-week dating app Thursday’s delayed launch
A highly-anticipated dating app you can only access one day a week has been criticised by pre-registered users after announcing another delay…
Anti-catfish dating app Soulmate wants to scan your face
But it's for a good reason, OK?
Australian police want access to Tinder users’ messages in order to spot sexual violence ‘red flags’
Police in Australia have proposed the scanning of conversations on dating apps and allowing officers access to sexual assault reports made on…
Covid-19 vaccine status is becoming more important than endless selfies on dating apps
On dating apps, declaring that you’ve had your Covid-19 vaccination is becoming as important as killer selfies when it comes to getting…
Facebook’s working on a speed date app called Sparked
Facebook’s team of developers are working on a new dating app that would work externally from the social networking app. Sparked is…
This (anti-)dating app is designed to make Tinder seem boring
The latest dating app attempting to dent Tinder’s market dominance is a French app with a video-centric interface seemingly inspired by TikTok…
Deviance is a dating app for BDSM enthusiasts
A Tinder-like dating app for the BDSM community has launched in beta form in Germany. Aimed at fetish fans, the two Munich-based…
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