The OkCupid App Will Facilitate Random Hook-Ups and Chance Meetings
Omar Yusuf — August 13, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: itunes.apple & gizmodo
For some time now, OkCupid has been the default dating site for so-called "normal people"; however, the newly released OkCupid App for iPhone and Android devices will add a seedy element to the once-dignified community.
Whether you're looking to start a family or a BDSM ring, the Internet offers a myriad of dating and connection sites. OkCupid, however, has always targeted semi-serious geeks with poor social skills -- ostensibly, a website for the average person. The inclusion of the new OkCupid app, which uses your iPhone's geolocation services to connect nearby users, opens the opportunity for stranger encounters.
By simply changing your search criteria, you can find the exact position of proximate users with whom to chat, meet up and maybe even "connect." The OkCupid app may seem like a breach of privacy, but all's fair in love and war, right?
Whether you're looking to start a family or a BDSM ring, the Internet offers a myriad of dating and connection sites. OkCupid, however, has always targeted semi-serious geeks with poor social skills -- ostensibly, a website for the average person. The inclusion of the new OkCupid app, which uses your iPhone's geolocation services to connect nearby users, opens the opportunity for stranger encounters.
By simply changing your search criteria, you can find the exact position of proximate users with whom to chat, meet up and maybe even "connect." The OkCupid app may seem like a breach of privacy, but all's fair in love and war, right?
Trend Themes
1. Geolocation-based Dating - The OkCupid app's use of geolocation services to connect nearby users presents opportunities for geolocation-based dating platforms.
2. Stranger Encounters - The OkCupid app's ability to connect users in close proximity opens up possibilities for platforms that facilitate random and spontaneous encounters.
3. Privacy and Ethics in Dating Apps - The OkCupid app's controversial use of geolocation prompts opportunities for discussions around privacy, consent, and ethical practices in the dating app industry.
Industry Implications
1. Online Dating - The OkCupid app's features and functionality highlight the need for innovation in the online dating industry, specifically in leveraging geolocation and facilitating random connections.
2. Mobile App Development - The release of the OkCupid app for iPhone and Android devices showcases the demand for innovative mobile app development solutions in the dating and social networking space.
3. Ethical Tech and Privacy - The controversial use of geolocation in the OkCupid app calls for exploration and innovation in the industry of ethical tech and privacy-focused solutions for dating apps and geolocation-based services.
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