Image used with permission by copyright holderWondering where all the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are? “Eligible” may not be an applicable qualifier across the board, but if you’re looking for men and women to mingle with, you might want to check out Tinder, which has now been downloaded over 100 million times. Apparently, “New Year New You” is loosely translated in the digital age to “New Year New Significant Other,” as January 3 marked the app’s single highest increase in user growth. Tinder, which launched in September 2012, has drawn its fair share of negative attention, but that clearly hasn’t stopped men and women from getting behind the platform en masse.
This huge influx in users comes as great news, says CEO Sean Rad, not only for Tinder, but for people in search of love (or whatever) on the platform as well. “More downloads increases the potential for making matches and creating meaningful connections,” Rad has said in the past, noting that the app will continue to improve its functionality.
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But just because everyone seems to be on Tinder these days doesn’t necessarily mean you should jump on the bandwagon. For one thing, the Telegraph notes, crimes linked to dating apps have actually increased seven-fold in the last two years alone. Last year, more than 400 offenses arising from encounters initiated through dating app usage, including rape, child sex crimes, and attempted murder, were reported to the police, and officials worry that the unreported number is far greater.
Previously, the vast majority of the dangers associated with dating apps were largely relegated to STDs and STIs, but now, there seem to be even further potential consequences. “The rising popularity of online dating apps and websites has contributed to an increase in the number of recorded crimes,” said Andy Cooke, deputy chief constable of Merseyside Police over in England, who is also the national police council’s lead on violence and public protection. “I would urge those who use online dating apps to be as security conscious as possible and not to share personal data with anyone until they are sure about those they are communicating with.”
So if you’re one of the millions new to Tinder, proceed with caution.
An Apple insider just revealed how iOS 18’s AI features will work
As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) inches closer, the chatter around the company’s AI work has taken a feverish turn. In a year when smartphone and computing brands have focused solely on AI niceties, Apple has been uncharacteristically silent around the AI hype — eliciting concern about the brand missing the train.
However, a new report has given us a closer look at how Apple's AI dreams may come to fruition with its iOS 18 update later this year.
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Best Samsung Galaxy S22 deals: Save big on unlocked models
For a couple of years now the Samsung Galaxy S22 has made for some of the best phone deals you can shop. This includes both the Galaxy S22 and its big brother in the lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S22+. These phones have been out for a little while now, and they’re getting more and more difficult to find brand new. We’ve managed to find a few deals available on both the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+, however, and there are several ways to save on refurbished models out there. We’ve rounded up all of the best Samsung Galaxy S22 deals taking place at a number of different retailers, so read onward for all of the details on how to save.
Samsung Galaxy S22 deals at Samsung
Samsung isn’t currently carrying very many older models of the Samsung Galaxy S phone. You’ll find some newer models like the recently released Samsung Galaxy S24 there, but if you’re looking for something from the S22 model lineup all you’ll find is a Galaxy S22 renewed model. It’s offering some great savings, however, as you can claim it for just $679 with up to $300 in trade-in savings.
Best Apple Watch deals: Series 9 and Ultra 2 discounted
The Apple Watch has become one of the best smartwatches on the market. And while Apple deals are traditionally somewhat difficult to come by, the Apple Watch has always been a good Apple product to turn to for some savings. That’s certainly the case right now, as some of the best smartwatch deals are on various Apple Watch models, and several models are offering substantial savings. From the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to older Apple Watch models that come in at relatively low prices, we’ve tracked down all of the best Apple Watch deals taking place right now. Read onward and you’ll find plenty of details on how to save, as well as some information on which Apple Watch may best suit your needs.
Best Apple Watch SE deals
The first-generation Apple Watch SE, which was released in 2020, and the second-generation Apple Watch SE, which was rolled out in 2022, are the most affordable ways of getting an Apple Watch. They don't give up too much in order to keep costs low compared to their more expensive peers though. The Apple Watch SE 2, in particular, still provides comprehensive fitness tracking features, a comfortable fit, and excellent software as it can be updated to Apple's latest watchOS 10.
