Instagram Rolls Out Tool to Replace Audio in Existing Feed Posts
Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to change the music on published feed posts and carousels without
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Australian Dating App Tribal Releases Major Feature Update
Australian dating platform Tribal has released a major product update as it continues to position itself as an alternative to
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Survey: “Performance Phobia” Among Gen Z Daters in India
A recent study by dating app QuackQuack indicates that many young users in India are becoming wary of what they
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Tinder To Pay $60.5M For Age-Based Charging
Tinder has agreed to pay $60.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the dating app of charging older
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X Releases Rebuilt Android App After Year of Development
X has rolled out a completely rebuilt version of its Android app, aiming to address long-standing performance issues and improve
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Instagram to Introduce Paid Access for Advanced AI Features
Instagram is moving toward a subscription model for certain artificial intelligence tools as Meta seeks to manage the high costs
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Seeking.com Implements New Measures to Expose Scammers
Seeking.com has announced an enhanced anti-fraud initiative that includes publicly displaying images of scammers caught during verification processes. The luxury
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X Integrates Grok AI into Ads Manager for Enhanced Advertising Tools
X has begun beta testing of Grok integration within its Ads Manager platform, providing advertisers with artificial intelligence-powered guidance for
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Badoo Faces Alleged Leak of 51M User Accounts
A threat actor has put up for sale a large dataset allegedly containing information from more than 51 million Badoo
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TikTok Partners with NBA and WNBA for Exclusive Content
TikTok has entered into partnership agreements with the NBA and WNBA to provide exclusive content within the app. The deals,
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Ofcom Proposes New Rules to Combat Scam Ads on Major Platforms
Ofcom has outlined nearly 40 new measures aimed at reducing fraudulent advertising on social media and search platforms as part
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Aisle Implements Money Back Guarantee as It Marks 12 Years
Aisle, an Indian dating app focused on intentional relationships, has reached its 12th year of operation – and has launched
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Survey: Singles Prioritize Handling of Past Relationships Over Profiles
A recent survey by dating app QuackQuack indicates that many Gen Z users in India place significant importance on a
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Bluesky Names Toni Schneider Permanent CEO
Bluesky has appointed Toni Schneider as its permanent CEO, ending his interim role that began in March 2026. Schneider, the
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EU Advances Plans for Tighter Social Media Restrictions on Teens
The European Commission is moving forward with proposals to limit young people’s access to social media platforms, citing concerns over
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Fate App Crosses 10,000 Installs, Launches Curated IRL Events
Fate, a swipeless dating app, is extending its matchmaking approach into the offline world with the launch of Fate IRL,
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Dating Startups Are Trading Swipes For Curated Matches
For more than a decade, swiping has defined online dating. Popularised by Tinder and adopted across much of the industry,
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Veriff Joins The Online Dating and Discovery Association
AI-powered verification company Veriff has joined the ODDA as its newest member. As a global identity verification company that has
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Survey Finds Growing Use of LinkedIn for Dating Purposes
LinkedIn is emerging as an unexpected tool for dating research, according to a recent survey by resume-building site Zety. The
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TikTok Launches AI Literacy and Detection Resources
TikTok is implementing new measures to address the growing presence of artificial intelligence-generated content on its platform. The company has
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World Cup Continues to Boost Dating App Activity in Host Cities
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has led to increased activity on dating apps in the 11 U.S. host cities, with
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Indian Singles Increasingly Use AI In Their Dating Lives
A new survey indicates that cities like Kochi, Coimbatore, and Visakhapatnam are increasingly adopting AI tools for personal and intimate
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Meta Updates Disclosure Labels for AI-Generated Content in Facebook and Instagram Ads
Meta has introduced updated disclosure tags for advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that contain artificial intelligence-generated elements. The new labels
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Facebook Tests Post View Count Display for Creators
Facebook is testing the display of post view counts, making the metric visible directly on posts for content creators. The
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Surf Partners with HYROX Australia for Fitness-Focused Singles
HYROX Australia, the Australian arm of a fitness competition that combines running with specifically-planned exercise stops – has formed a
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Korean Dating Apps Expand into Japan, Plan Further Growth
Korean dating app operators are increasing their focus on international markets, particularly Japan, as growth in their home market slows.
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Matrimony.com Reports 7.8% Billings Growth in Q1
Matrimony.com recorded unaudited consolidated billings of ₹13,603 lakhs for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a 7.8% increase from
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Roost App Gains Popularity with Deliberately Slow Messaging
A new social app called Roost is attracting users by intentionally slowing down digital communication to the pace of real-world
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X to Send DMs for Community Notes Updates
X is introducing a new notification method for its Community Notes fact-checking feature. Users will receive a direct message (DM)
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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