News Summary

• Are in-person dating events the future for dating apps?
• Evidence suggests that millions around the world are ditching the most popular dating apps to pursue alternative options.
• Users complain that swiping is not leading to dates or meaningful relationships, just admin and fatigue.
• In our conversations, organisers of in-Person dating events share their experiences.
• We also bring together developers of specialist dating apps, including an advocate of “slow dating.” Download.
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