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3 things to know about virtual dating

Will meeting people online morph into holding dates online? Here are a few things to know: 1. It might become a bigger part of existing dating sites and apps According to this article in NBC News: Visitors to major online dating Web sites could soon see virtual dating functions. ‘With email the anticipation builds and

3 things to know about Tinder’s new algorithm

The app’s is hoping its changes will result in more matches Here are a few things to know about the change: 1. It will show your best photo first According to this article in Forbes: Called Smart Photos, the algorithm works by automatically re-ordering a user’s pictures so that their “best” photo is seen first

Into politics? New apps pair users based on political views

Looking for a match based on your political preference? With the presidential election upon us, political-themed dating apps are becoming increasingly popular. Here are a few things to know: 1. For those thinking about Canada According to this article in Forbes: If this election season has left you fantasizing about the possibilities of a less

Here’s how Sean Rad says you should improve your Tinder

Struggling on Tinder? Consider these tips Tinder founder Sean Rad recently gave a few tips, based on his team’s research, on how to optimize your Tinder experience. Here are a few things to know: 1. Smile less According to this article in Tech Times: ‘What gets you the most swipes from a sociological perspective?’ Rad

3 things to know about Bumble’s new selfie requirement

Dating apps want to start cracking down on catfishers Here are a few things to know: 1. Many apps have this problem According to this article in Refinery29: Aside from encountering creeps and starting conversations that just don’t go anywhere, one major problem online daters face is catfishing. According to a report by Glamour, as

Women can now find a sperm donor Tinder-style

A London sperm bank has turned to dating apps for inspiration Here are a few things to know: 1. Women can search for donors based on different characteristics According to this article in the Palm Beach Post: The London Sperm Bank has come up with a new way for women looking for a donors: they

Travel a lot? Check out this new dating app

Adventurely is helping solo travelers meet Here are a few things to know about the new dating app Adventurely, launched in Dec. 2015. 1. It was inspired by a breakup According to this article in Technical.ly Brooklyn: Mita Carriman had no plans to create her own startup. The Touro Law graduate was working as entertainment

3 things to know about Tinder’s iMessage app

Tinder is using its mobile swiping innovation for other ventures 1. You can see ‘how many likes and skips each image received’ According to this article in The Verge: Tinder is ready to get inside your iMessage conversations, but don’t worry — it’s not trying to bring dating into the mix. Instead, Tinder has launched

Will dating apps start revealing your HIV status?

Mixed reactions as one dating app considers including STD-related information The gay dating app Grindr is entertaining the idea of having users include their HIV statuses in their profiles. Time will tell if similar features trickle down to Tinder or other apps. Here are a few things to know: 1. The measure is being criticized

3 things to know about the exclusive ‘Raya’ app

More selective dating apps start to emerge Personalities such as Trevor Noah, Amy Schumer and Kelly Osbourne allegedly use an exclusive dating app called Raya. Here are a few things to know: 1. You have to be approved by a committee According to this article in US Weekly: To use Raya, which bills itself as

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