Facebook is testing its dating app

6 years, 6 months ago

Facebook is testing its dating app

Facebook is testing its dating app Facebook started testing its new dating app that would aim at take on other mobile dating apps like Tinder and Bumble. Facebook, the social networking giant has started testing its new dating app in Colombia. "Facebook Dating" would be available within the social networking company's mobile app and won't be available for desktop users as of now. The move is being seen as a major competition for the Match Group which owns and operates mobile dating app Tinder and popular dating platform OkCupid.

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Man claims to get 111 Bumble matches at Bengaluru airport in 10 mins, internet in disbelief

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Man claims he got 111 dating matches at Bengaluru airport. Internet has questions

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Man claims he got 111 dating matches at Bengaluru airport. Internet has questions

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Investigation finds online dating conglomerate slow to ban users accused of assault

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Investigation finds online dating conglomerate slow to ban users accused of assault

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Cash with a catch: Chinese firm offers 1,000 yuan to boost employee dating, but conditions apply

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cash with a catch: Chinese firm offers 1,000 yuan to boost employee dating, but conditions apply

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