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New York Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Popular dating app Tinder launches new facial recognition requirement
Popular dating app Tinder rolled out a new verification method that requires users to utilize facial recognition technology to prove they are a real human when they first sign up for the app. The technology – called Face Check – will be used to confirm that the person signing up is real by taking a short selfie video of themselves. The safety measure will then determine if the person is real by matching it against their profile picture. As first reported by Axios, the new verification method launched on Monday and, for now, will only be required for users in California. 'Creating a fun and respectful environment where Tinder users can be their true selves is our priority,' Philip Price Fry, Vice President of Communications for Tinder, told FOX Business. 'As part of our continued efforts, we are always testing ways to deliver the best experience for our users to seek authentic connections.' If the biometric face scan determines that the user is eligible to sign up, a photo recognition badge will be added to the user's profile. Shortly after determining eligibility, the submitted selfie video will be deleted with only two screenshots being saved to maintain the feature, according to Tinder's website. Face Check will also make sure that the user signing up doesn't have multiple accounts, according to the app. 3 The technology – called Face Check – will be used to confirm that the person signing up is real by taking a short selfie video of themselves. Tinder 3 The new verification method launched on Monday and, for now, will only be required for users in California. VSzili – The verification process is separate from Tinder's ID check as it does not rely on one's government ID. Yoel Roth, head of trust and safety of Tinder's parent company, Match Group, told Axios that the company sees this as an insurance measure for users. 'We see this as one part of a set of identity assurance options that are available to users,' Roth told Axios. 'Face Check… is really meant to be about confirming that this person is a real, live person and not a bot or a spoofed account.' 3 Face Check will also make sure that the user signing up doesn't have multiple accounts, according to the app. Tinder According to Axios, Roth said that the program has already shown promising results in Colombia and Canada. California is the first state in the U.S. where Tinder is requiring the new Face Check verification. Roth also told Axios that California was selected for its 'size, demographics and strong online safety and privacy laws.' Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox Business. Do you have any tips? Reach out to
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Tinder is testing a height filter. What should short kings do?
Short kings are up in arms over a controversial new feature on Tinder. The dating app has started testing a new feature that allows people who pay for the app to filter potential matches based on height − a move that's sparked discussion online about the challenges short men face while dating. "We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus," Philip Price Fry, vice president of communications at Tinder, said in a statement. "This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder." The feature might be new for Tinder, but it's already part of other dating apps, like Hinge and Bumble, which have long offered height filters for paying users. Dating and relationship experts say dating can be more difficult for short men, especially on apps, where height filters cause them to get overlooked off-the-bat. While this can certainly feel discouraging, it's important not to lose hope: There's still plenty of ways to meet people open to dating a short king. More: People are paying thousands for 'dating boot camp' with sex experts. I signed up. It's also important, they add, for daters to be open-minded. There's nothing wrong with preferring to date someone tall − but it's important to ask yourself how important a specific trait is to you before turning on a filter that will eliminate potential matches. "I understand preferences are important," says Amy Chan, a dating coach and the author of "Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart." "The problem is when we confuse preferences with deal-breakers." Blaine Anderson, a dating coach for men, says it's also important for people to keep their height preferences in perspective. For instance, someone who's 5'4" and wants to date someone taller probably doesn't need their height filter set to 6' and above; they might find someone who's 5'8" to be the perfect height for them. What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter The challenge of dating as a short man News that Tinder is testing a height filter has inspired conversations on social media about the ups and downs dating as a man when your height doesn't start with a "6." "Women aren't ready for this conversation but they need to stop filtering by height on dating apps," one X user wrote. "I met Kyle on Hinge. He didn't lie about his height (5'9") and was filtered out by a lot of women! Many of my friends would have filtered him out! Don't do this." Others cracked jokes: "I set my height as 6'4 on dating apps let it accrue matches for a couple weeks then set it back to 5'10 and message them." Some, like bodybuilder and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard, who's 5'5," offered advice: "This really isn't a big deal. As a short man, if a woman doesn't find you attractive because of your height then why would you want to be with her anyway?" Chan speculates height preferences stem from evolution, going back thousands of years to when physical size and strength were necessary for survival. Now, however, that's no longer the case. "Men's height has been culturally associated with masculinity, power and protection," Chan says. "I joke with my friends that, unless you're planning on getting into bar fights, the guy who has access to a good lawyer is probably going to be able to protect you more than a guy who's tall." Have you heard of 'relation-shopping'? It might be why you're still single. Height filters are a thing on dating apps. What should short men do about it? Chan encourages people to find ways of meeting people outside of dating apps, ideally in settings where their personalities can shine. "We know through research that apps cause people to filter very harshly, even if they wouldn't do so in person," Chan says. "I always tell my clients to have three different forms of 'lead generation'. If you're on apps, great, but add two more. Maybe that's joining a club or taking up a hobby where you'll meet other like-minded people and build relationships and community over time." More: Relationship experts say these common dating 'rules' are actually ruining your love life Anderson offers similar advice − and adds daters shouldn't waste their energy feeling frustrated over what they can't control. You can't change your height, but you can work on other attributes to attract a partner. "Rather than getting mad or feeling frustrated about it, accept the reality and control the things you can control," she says. "You can control the number of women you approach in a day or a week. You can control having a great smile and a nice personality when you approach that person." More: 'Tall Girl 2,' Zendaya and Tom Holland and the stigma around tall women dating shorter men And, if you're someone who does use a height filter, you might want to try expanding it an inch or two and seeing what happens, Anderson says. You could be surprised by who you meet.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tinder is testing a height filter. What should short kings do?
Short kings are up in arms over a controversial new feature on Tinder. The dating app has started testing a new feature that allows people who pay for the app to filter potential matches based on height − a move that's sparked discussion online about the challenges short men face while dating. "We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus," Philip Price Fry, vice president of communications at Tinder, said in a statement. "This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder." The feature might be new for Tinder, but it's already part of other dating apps, like Hinge and Bumble, which have long offered height filters for paying users. Dating and relationship experts say dating can be more difficult for short men, especially on apps, where height filters cause them to get overlooked off-the-bat. While this can certainly feel discouraging, it's important not to lose hope: There's still plenty of ways to meet people open to dating a short king. More: People are paying thousands for 'dating boot camp' with sex experts. I signed up. It's also important, they add, for daters to be open-minded. There's nothing wrong with preferring to date someone tall − but it's important to ask yourself how important a specific trait is to you before turning on a filter that will eliminate potential matches. "I understand preferences are important," says Amy Chan, a dating coach and the author of "Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart." "The problem is when we confuse preferences with deal-breakers." Blaine Anderson, a dating coach for men, says it's also important for people to keep their height preferences in perspective. For instance, someone who's 5'4" and wants to date someone taller probably doesn't need their height filter set to 6' and above; they might find someone who's 5'8" to be the perfect height for them. What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter News that Tinder is testing a height filter has inspired conversations on social media about the ups and downs dating as a man when your height doesn't start with a "6." "Women aren't ready for this conversation but they need to stop filtering by height on dating apps," one X user wrote. "I met Kyle on Hinge. He didn't lie about his height (5'9") and was filtered out by a lot of women! Many of my friends would have filtered him out! Don't do this." Others cracked jokes: "I set my height as 6'4 on dating apps let it accrue matches for a couple weeks then set it back to 5'10 and message them." Some, like bodybuilder and fitness influencer Jeff Nippard, who's 5'5," offered advice: "This really isn't a big deal. As a short man, if a woman doesn't find you attractive because of your height then why would you want to be with her anyway?" Chan speculates height preferences stem from evolution, going back thousands of years to when physical size and strength were necessary for survival. Now, however, that's no longer the case. "Men's height has been culturally associated with masculinity, power and protection," Chan says. "I joke with my friends that, unless you're planning on getting into bar fights, the guy who has access to a good lawyer is probably going to be able to protect you more than a guy who's tall." Have you heard of 'relation-shopping'? It might be why you're still single. Chan encourages people to find ways of meeting people outside of dating apps, ideally in settings where their personalities can shine. "We know through research that apps cause people to filter very harshly, even if they wouldn't do so in person," Chan says. "I always tell my clients to have three different forms of 'lead generation'. If you're on apps, great, but add two more. Maybe that's joining a club or taking up a hobby where you'll meet other like-minded people and build relationships and community over time." More: Relationship experts say these common dating 'rules' are actually ruining your love life Anderson offers similar advice − and adds daters shouldn't waste their energy feeling frustrated over what they can't control. You can't change your height, but you can work on other attributes to attract a partner. "Rather than getting mad or feeling frustrated about it, accept the reality and control the things you can control," she says. "You can control the number of women you approach in a day or a week. You can control having a great smile and a nice personality when you approach that person." More: 'Tall Girl 2,' Zendaya and Tom Holland and the stigma around tall women dating shorter men And, if you're someone who does use a height filter, you might want to try expanding it an inch or two and seeing what happens, Anderson says. You could be surprised by who you meet. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tinder is testing a height filter. Sorry, short kings.
Al Bawaba
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Tinder sparks debate after new 'Height' filter feature
Published June 2nd, 2025 - 09:38 GMT ALBAWABA - Popular dating platform Tinder recently sparked mixed reactions on social media after launching a new feature allowing users to filter their height preferences, which adds to the already present superficial factors its users suffer from. The new feature first gained traction on social media after a user shared a screenshot of it on Reddit. After it went viral, a Tinder spokesperson stated that the feature was rolled out as a global test and was only available to select users, such as Gold and Premium subscribers. Tinder is implementing a height filter for change will allow women to generally filter out men below their preferred height. Follow: @AFpost — AF Post (@AFpost) May 30, 2025 This naturally sparked a wide variety of reactions from shorter men and women alike who found the new feature offensive and degrading. Others demanded a "weight filter" since the popular dating platform incorporated height into its scene. A woman wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), "As someone who is 5'1, I don't have a height preference. But you know who does? The men over 6'0 specifically seeking out short women." Another added, "men and women alike are derangingly obsessed with men's heights in theory, but it doesn't really translate irl?" According to Tech Crunch, Tinder's Vice President, Philip Price Fry, said in a statement, "We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus." He added, "This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder. Our new product principles guide every decision, and this one speaks directly to a few: prioritizing user outcomes, moving fast, and learning quickly. Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us learn how we can deliver smarter, more relevant experiences and push the category forward." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
