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Dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have been told by the Australian government to improve user safety by 30 July 2024. If they fail to do so, the government has said it will introduce legislation.

Tinder has rolled out its updated community guidelines. It announced that users are no longer allowed to mention social handles in their bios and they should seek consent before sharing private chats.

Tinder introduces a new account verification system to curb fake accounts and bot users. This will require users to follow the necessary steps to verify their account and receive the blue checkmark.

Tinder has rolled out new features that aims to make it easier for users to control who they see on the app. The launch is in line with Safer Internet Day, which falls every February 7.

Google has published a detailed defense against Match Group's claims that its Play billing mechanism allows it to monopolize the market. It has accused the lawsuit campaign of being cynical and false.

Tinder has launched a new feature called Blind Date. It will allow users to like each other based on a set of timed questions rather than first impressions based on a photograph and profile.

The Dutch regulator observed that Apple broke competition laws, and after receiving a complaint from Match Group, has ruled that app developers must be allowed to deploy non-Apple payment systems.

Tinder has said it's launching a new mode for the Explore page called Music Mode. In this mode, users who have selected an Anthem will be able to view profiles with the music playing automatically.

Match Group, the parent company of Tinder, has appointed the latter's first female CEO. Renate Nyborg will be replacing Jim Lanzone who has taken up a post at Yahoo and chief executive.

Tinder has brought its users a range of new features that will enable them to connect with different people from around the world through timed Hot Takes sessions or videos in their profiles.

The UK government has teamed up with dating apps in the UK to encourage users to get vaccinated. The news comes as the UK prepares to officially open up vaccinations to those under the age of 30.

Tinder has given its members more control with the launch of a new feature. This additional resource will help Tinder members avoid awkward interactions during the "Uncuffing Season" this year.

The Pakistani regulating authority has blocked five dating and live-streaming apps citing "immoral content." The apps facing the ban include Tinder, Tagged, Skout, Grinder, and SayHi.

Dating app Tinder has begun testing video call support between matches in a limited number of countries. The feature needs to be approved by users on a match-by-match basis to be usable.

Tinder announced new safety features today, which include collaboration with the safety app Noonlight, photo verification tool to give users a verified blue tick, and a Safety Center.

Match Group has said that it will soon launch Tinder Lite. The app aims to get users in developing countries onto the platform. The firm is just the latest to launch a Lite app to reach more users.

Several popular social media platforms have announced various ideas that they've implemented into their respective platforms in order to encourage young voters in the U.S. to vote in the midterms.

Tired of posting repetitive pictures on Tinder? The firm now wants you to post two-second looping videos. The feature is rolling out on iOS in parts of Western Europe, Asia and North America.