Tinder, the popular global platform for connecting with new people, has introduced a unique campaign called ‘Every Single Vote Counts’ to combine romance with civic duty. In partnership with Yuvaa and Mark Your Presence, the initiative encourages young adults to go from first-time daters to first-time voters. The backdrop for this campaign is India, which is gearing up for the world’s biggest democratic elections this year, with more than 20 million young first-time voters. It serves as a clarion call urging young adults, especially first-time voters, to exercise their basic…

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Amid a rise in criminals exploiting the popular dating app to deceive and rob victims, Tinder has issued a safety advisory to its users in Colombia. “Recently, governments have issued advice regarding increased risks in certain areas,” according to an in-app message sent to Tinder users. “Remember to check your matches, meet in public places and share plans with people you trust. If something feels off, you can end the date.” A spokesperson for Match Group Inc., the parent company of the largest dating app, confirmed the content of the…

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For almost ten years, Tinder, the geosocial networking and online dating platform, has been successful in helping millions of people find love. By utilizing its algorithms, the platform matches users with like-minded individuals based on their personalities, preferences, and other traits. Recently, Tinder introduced a new feature that enables friends and family to suggest potential dates or partners for users. In order to enhance the experience of finding love, Tinder has also launched an updated user interface and a range of new features, aiming to go beyond the reliance on…

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Tinder announced on Sunday that it has collaborated with the Centre for Social Research, a non-profit organization, to provide safety advice to its users. The additional safety guide, along with the app’s 15 safety features, is part of Tinder’s efforts to ensure the safety of its users, leveraging NGO CSR India’s insights on the intersection of technology and violence against women, Tinder told PTI. Tinder users are prompted via an in-app message to access “dating safety guidelines.” “Initial interactions set the tone for a relationship and this guide can play…

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The text verification tool used by Tinder’s parent company Match Group to provide a security feature to its users is shutting down. Garbo, a non-profit organization that provided background checks to users of some of Match Group’s apps, is ending its partnership with the company, reports The Verge. The service will be closed on August 31. It was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The integration allowed users to run a limited number of free background checks on a potential date using only their last name and phone number,…

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Match Group, the dating app conglomerate, will no longer be using the background-checking tool provided by Garbo to ensure safety for Tinder users. Garbo, a non-profit organization founded by Kathryn Kosmides, will be discontinuing its consumer tool by the end of August. Kosmides expressed her belief that many tech companies only view trust and safety as a public relations strategy, and she would rather redirect Garbo’s focus towards other initiatives rather than compromising its vision for the sake of corporate marketing objectives. A spokesperson for Match Group provided a statement…

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