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China Removes Two Popular Gay Dating Apps From Apple And Android Stores

China Removes Two Popular Gay Dating Apps From Apple And Android Stores

Apple Removes Two Popular Gay Dating Apps in China: Top LGBTQ+ Dating Apps Disappear from Apple and Android Stores Following Government Order In November 2025, the Chinese government quietly issued a government order that led to the removal of Blued and Finka, two of China’s most popular gay dating apps, from Apple’s Chinese App Store …

Match Group Partners With “Unbreaking Project” To Combat Romance Scams

Match Group Partners With “Unbreaking Project” To Combat Romance Scams

How the Unbreaking Project by Match Group Helps Combat Romance Scams and Support Victims on Facebook and Beyond Online romance scams have surged in recent years, leaving thousands of people emotionally devastated and financially ruined. In response to this growing threat, Match Group — the parent company behind popular dating platforms like Tinder, Hinge, and …

U.S. Dating-App Usage Slips, With Time Spent Down 7% In Q3 2025

U.S. Dating-App Usage Slips, With Time Spent Down 7% In Q3 2025

In Q3 2025, U.S. dating-app usage slips by 7% year-over-year, according to a recent mobile-app data snapshot from analytics firm Apptopia. This snapshot from analytics firm Apptopia reveals a turning point in the once-dominant online dating space. While swiping for love isn’t going away, how Americans engage with these platforms is changing—and fast. This article …

Kansas Woman, Scammed By A Man, Out $14,000 In Dating Scam

Kansas Woman, Scammed By A Man, Out $14,000 In Dating Scam

Kansas Woman Loses $14,000 in Facebook Dating Scam: A Cautionary Tale for Online Romance In a story that has captured attention across Kansas, a woman’s search for connection and companionship led her into the grip of a costly and emotionally devastating dating scam. According to KWCH 12 News, a 60-year-old woman from Salina thought she …