Tinder needs no introduction these days. With more than 50 million users, it has become a priority for anyone looking to find a partner online. The traditional way to access Tinder is through its official apps, but now Tinder Online joins the mix. Essentially, the company wants to expand its horizons by enabling access to any device that can run a browser, starting with desktop and laptop PCs.
Not all of us have decent connectivity. To be honest, not all of us have a mobile device, and that simple detail can leave us out of many online services. Over time, several platforms have recognized that the number of users browsing on their desktops or using laptops remains huge, even as the number of activated smartphones keeps growing. Tinder has been one of the big absentees. The latest statistics give it more than fifty million users, but if you want to be part of that legion, you need a smartphone or a tablet. Fortunately, things are about to change...
Let's make some room for Tinder Online. In essence, what its creators have done is enable access to Tinder for general browsers. PCs, Windows Phone/Mobile devices, and even smart TVs and consoles should be able to get in. The official announcement says that at first, Tinder Online's features will be a bit more limited compared to what the app offers, but it's only a matter of time before both resources are on par.
Tinder Online has had what is known as a soft launch, and its initial availability is limited to eight countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the Philippines, and Sweden. If all goes well and there are no major technical issues, Tinder Online's arrival in other markets will be inevitable. Without a doubt, Tinder has just taken a step in the right direction. I imagine many companies won't be happy to see their employees swiping during work hours, but that's already part of the game.
Official announcement: http://blog.gotinder.com/introducing-tinder-online
