Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature

As younger users grow increasingly tired of the endless scroll, dating apps are scrambling to adapt to a generation that increasingly wants dating to feel more social and rooted in real-world experiences. The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday announced the launch of “Group Hangouts,” a new feature that lets groups of friends […]

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