TECH CRUNCH – Bumble is launching a weekly in-app Netflix-themed question game called "Netflix Nights In" that asks users questions about a popular Netflix show. Users can play against their match to see who can answer all the questions correctly. According to a recent Bumble survey, 78% of users think it's easier to talk to matches when they have similar TV and movie tastes. 72% of the survey respondents said they've talked about TV shows and movies on a date. "Netflix Nights In" will start on January 30 and ends on March 13. The question game is available to Bumble users in the US, Canada, and the UK.
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Match Group to Offer in-app Tips on Avoiding Scams
TECH CRUNCH – Match Group is introducing in-app messages and email notifications to give users tips on preventing being scammed online throughout January. But Match said it would continue pushing these messages to users periodically. The in-app messages will include tips, common behaviors to watch out for, and suggestions such as ensuring matches have their profile picture verified, video chatting with them before meeting in person, and learning to recognize scammer red flags. In 2021, FTC reported that consumers lost $547M. The average reported loss in the U.S. was $186K in 2022, up from $121K in 2021.
Tinder Launches ‘Relationship Goals’
Bumble Rolls out ‘Compliments,’ a New Message-Before-Match Feature
Hinge Allows Users to Add Their “Relationship Type” to Their Profile
TECH CRUNCH – Hinge rolls out a feature that allows users to add their "Relationship Type" to their profile, whether that be "monogamous," "non-monogamous," or "figuring out my relationship type." The update lets users express precisely what they’re looking for to more efficiently minimize unsuited matches. Like Hinge's "Dating Intentions" profile feature, there's a "Backstory" open-text option, so users can add more context about their relationship type.
Inner Circle Adds a Suite of Anti-ghosting Features
Tinder Celebrates National Dog Week
Hinge Adds More Ways to Connect With New Polls and Video-specific Prompts
Meme-Based Dating App Schmooze Allows Matches to Share Memes With Each Other
TECH CRUNCH – Schmooze is designed to match users with like-minded people who want to make each other laugh. To use the app, a person swipes right to like, left to dislike, and up to love memes from a selection curated via AI. Match suggestions will pop on the screen based on meme choices, and the person can select either "Snooze" or "Schmooze." Today, Schmooze launched a new feature called "Schmooze Flirts" for users to share memes with their matches. Vidya Madhavan and Abhinav Anurag founded the startup and beta-tested it at Stanford University. In March 2021, Schmooze came out of beta. The dating app has grown to 50K users. The company raised $3.2M in seed funding.
TikTok-style Dating App Desti Filters Matches by Date Destinations
TECH CRUNCH – Desti is a new video-focused dating app that allows users to find matches based on a preferred date destination. The app launched in Austin, Texas. Desi doesn't have a "like" feature, so people are forced to start conversations. Users can send a message to a person, and the receiver can accept or reject the message. They can only see one at a time and must pass or reply to the message to move on to the next. There is also a friend version of the app called Besti, which is currently in beta. The company raised $1M at $5M valuation.