Bumble ditches its rule that kept men from making the first move
Bumble is ditching the rule that it has enforced since launching in 2024. Men can finally message first.
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Bumble teases a swipe-free future as it doubles down on IRL meetups
Bumble says it’s moving beyond swiping and deeper into real-world social experiences as it courts Gen Z users.
Gen Z dating apps like Ditto ditch swiping in favor of AI matchmaking
This generation of twentysomethings is so disillusioned with swipe-based dating apps that they’ll try literally anything else — even an AI matchmaker.
Bumble is getting rid of the swipe, CEO says
Based on Whitney Wolfe Herd’s past comments about Bumble’s new direction, the company is expected to lean into AI — Bumble is even working on an AI dating assistant called Bee, and the CEO has made many comments over the years about how AI will be “a supercharger to love and relationships.”
Tinder owner Match Group is slowing hiring to pay for its increased use of AI tools
Match Group said that it’s slowing its hiring plans for the rest of the year because AI tools “cost a lot of money.”
Match Group invests $100 million in Sniffies, a cruising app for gay men
The app is Match Group’s newest attempt to get mobile users excited about online romance again.
A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)
Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage. Think MySpace rather than LinkedIn.
Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.
Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z
Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.
Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools
Bumble and other popular dating apps, like Match Group’s Tinder and Hinge, have all embraced AI-powered features.