Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Chatbots in User Conversations
Snapchat has introduced a new advertising format that brings sponsored artificial intelligence chatbots directly into users’ chat inboxes. The new
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Survey: Inflation Is Making Dating More Expensive and Selective
Inflation is affecting nearly every aspect of daily life, and dating is no exception. A new survey by DealSeek of
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Madonna Partners with Grindr for Album Promotion
Grindr has launched a major promotional takeover with pop star Madonna to promote her upcoming album Confessions II, set for
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Due Matchmaking Firm Fined Over Major Data Leak
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has fined leading matchmaking company Duo 1.2 billion won (approximately $810,000) following a significant
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X to Close Communities Feature Due to Low Usage and Spam
X is shutting down its Communities feature, citing extremely low user engagement and high levels of spam and scams. Launched
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Meta Announces Unified Account System Across All Meta Apps
Meta has announced a major update to its account infrastructure with the introduction of a unified Meta Account system. The
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The League Tests LinkedIn for Dating App Marketing
The League, an exclusive dating app aimed at professionals, has launched its first campaign on LinkedIn, marking a shift toward
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Squirt Launches Dedicated Gay Dating App
Squirt, a cruising website that has operated for 25 years, has released its first standalone mobile dating app. The app,
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TikTok Adds Keyword Management Tool for Video Metadata
TikTok has introduced a new feature that allows creators to manage keywords attached to their videos, giving them more control
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X Launches Standalone X Chat App on iOS
X has released X Chat, a separate application dedicated to direct messaging, following a month of beta testing. The app
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Pure Dating App Introduces Major Feed Redesign
Pure has rolled out a significant redesign of its user feed. The update moves away from the traditional grid layout
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Millennials and Gen X Lead Polyamory Adoption on Dating Apps
New user data from Sister Wives, a dating app focused on polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, indicates that millennials and Gen
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New UK Dating Show ‘Farming for Love’ Launches Applications
A new British dating series called Farming for Love is now accepting applications from singles interested in participating. The show
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Meta Launches Standalone Snapchat Competitor “Instants”
Meta has introduced a new standalone app called Instants, expanding its ongoing efforts to compete with Snapchat in the space
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Bluesky Updates App With Higher-Quality Photo Support
Bluesky has released a new update aimed at improving how images are shared and viewed on its platform. Version 1.121,
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Hinge Launches ‘Date Ideas’ Feature to Facilitate First Dates
Hinge has introduced a new “Date Ideas” feature aimed at addressing one of the most common complaints on dating apps:
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Muzz Officially Launches in India’s Muslim Marriage Market
Muzz, the world’s largest Muslim marriage app, has formally entered the Indian market. The platform, which operates in over 190
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Threads Rolls Out Live Chats Feature for NBA Playoffs
Threads has launched its new Live Chats feature on April 22, starting with coverage of the NBA Playoffs. The tool
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LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky Steps Down to Focus on AI
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky is transitioning out of his role after six years to take on a new position at
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Japan Offers 20,000 Yen Subsidy for Dating App Users
Kochi Prefecture in Japan has introduced a subsidy programme offering up to 20,000 yen (approximately £93 or $126) per year
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Clarifai Deletes 3M OkCupid User Photos After FTC Settlement
Clarifai, an AI company specializing in computer vision, has deleted approximately 3 million user photos obtained from the dating app
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Snap CFO Derek Andersen Steps Down, Doug Hott Takes Over
Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has announced that Chief Financial Officer Derek Andersen will leave the company for
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Bond Launches As AI Social App to Reduce Screen Time
Bond has officially launched on April 2st, with the stated goal of countering addictive scrolling habits by turning user-shared “memories”
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Gen Z, Millennials Moving Away from Grand Gestures in Dating
A new survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack indicates that many young daters in India are moving away from grand
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California Bill Would Require Dating Apps to Flag Offenders
A California lawmaker has proposed legislation that would force online dating apps to conduct criminal background checks on users and
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Modern Dating App Swiping Is Increasing Insecurity
Dating apps are contributing to higher levels of insecurity and emotional exhaustion among users, according to psychiatrist and attachment expert
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happn Shares Study on Dating App User Zodiac Behaviours
A new analysis by the dating app happn reveals notable differences in how users of different zodiac signs behave on
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Meta Tests WhatsApp Plus Subscription with Premium Customization
Meta is testing a new optional subscription tier for WhatsApp called WhatsApp Plus, offering users additional customization and organization tools.
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Pinterest Pin Ads Deliver Strong ROI for Packaged Goods Brands
Pinterest has released new research showing that its Pin promotions can generate positive returns for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands.
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