“Meeting strangers off the internet is inherently dangerous, and Tinder reportedly wants to do something about it.
The popular dating app is beefing up its user security options, offering a panic alarm for when casual meet-ups or dates take a turn for the worst.
Tinder, which is owned by Match Group, will start testing a panic button in the U.S. on Jan. 28. The offering is brought about through Match’s investment in the personal safety app Noonlight, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Match will extend the feature to its other dating apps like OkCupid, Match and Hinge this year. After the feature goes live, users will be able to add an icon to their profile to let potential suitors know that they have the tool at their disposal in the hope of deterring bad actors.
And before a date starts, users can input details about the other person and the outing.
“If an alarm is triggered, Noonlight’s certified dispatchers will reach out to check on the user and alert emergency responders if needed, providing them with critical, contextual information from the Tinder user’s Timeline,” Match said in a statement.”
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