TECH CRUNCH – Users will hear a 30-second looped preview of a potential matches' chosen song while checking out their profile. Users who link their Spotify accounts and add a chosen song, called an "Anthem," to their Tinder profiles will be able to enter Music Mode. It's worth noting that Tinder and Spotify first partnered in 2016 to launch the Anthem feature, which allows users to add music to their dating profiles. This latest integration is a new way for users to discover their potential matches' favorite songs. Music Mode will be rolling out to Tinder users globally, in all markets where Spotify is available, in the coming weeks.
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Hinge Launches ‘Voice Prompts’ Feature
TECH CRUNCH – Voice Prompts will allow users to answer a prompt through a 30-second voice recording. The new feature is rolling out globally. The company says 65% of its users say they believe hearing someone's voice would help them determine interest in a match, and 75% of users said it's difficult to feel connected with a match when their conversation is limited to just text and photos. Hinge also plans to launch a new "Voice Notes" feature later this fall. Bumble and Happn both have voice note features. Additionally, a new app called String lets users only communicate through voice notes.
Tinder Is Releasing a New ‘Plus One’ Feature to Help Users Find a Wedding Date
TECH CRUNCH – Tinder is rolling out a new way for its users to find a plus one for the upcoming end-of-year wedding season. The new feature is accessible within Tinder's Explore section, which launched last month and offers ways to discover matches by interests and more. Starting today, the first 100 eligible Tinder users to join Plus One will receive $460 to help cover the costs associated with upcoming weddings, such as travel, gifts and accommodations.