TechCrunchLauren Forristal
Tinder adapts to a social, IRL dating future with ‘Group Hangouts’ feature
The latest example comes from Tinder, which on Wednesday announced the launch of “Group Hangouts,” a new feature that lets groups of friends discover, match, and make plans with other groups around shared activities.With Group Hangouts, users start by choosing an activity and…
If at least one person from each group likes the other, the groups are connected in a shared chat, giving everyone a chance to make plans together.Notably, Tinder is giving users some control over how the experience plays out. Members can leave a conversation without leaving the friend group, and they can block or report another participant if they become uncomfortable.The feature is available at the top of Tinder’s main home screen and is rolling out in phases in the U.S.
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