Flirting on Tinder just got easier. Instead of just swiping right on the mobile app and starting a chat with a potential love interest, their latest update (4.8.1) includes, among other things, access to a GIF library from the popular GIF app, Giphy.
Now, when you can’t think of a way to start a conversation with one of your matches, or don’t want to just say “hey,” you can send a GIF instead.
The mobile dating app now offers a diverse selection of GIFs to choose from, and even gives you a search option to find the perfect GIF for your digital crush.
How to Access the GIF Library
- Click the GIF button located to the left of the text box (in the exact same spot as the photo insert button in iMessage)
- You’ll immediately be shown some of the most popular GIFs.
- Search for GIFs by category from pop culture, to music, to a TV show, or even a popular meme.
- Click on the GIF and it will instantly be sent.
- You message folder will say, You sent a GIPHY to each match who was a recipient of a GIF.
Before you start sending fun GIFs to your matches, take a deep digital breath before pushing the send button. Once you click on a GIF, it sends instantly without an option to preview it or add a message. You can’t undo the GIF button like you can with their premium rewind feature to take back that last left swipe.
So if you’ve ever been hit with a “Netflix and chill” on Tinder and wanted to delete your match, now you can express exactly how you were feeling while you rolled your eyes holding onto your mobile phone.
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The greatest part of the new Tinder update, is the ability to upload photos from your camera roll instead of being limited to those already on Facebook.
The previous limitations on uploading photos from your camera roll were an attempt to establish authenticity among users and limit the amount of fake or nonexistent people creating profiles on the app.
Another huge addition to the app is the support of 3D Touch and the ability to preview web pages within conversations. You can also use 3D Touch before opening the app too. Much like using 3D Touch on your Messages app to open a recent conversation, you can now use it on Tinder to go straight to a conversation with one of your matches.
What are your thoughts on Tinder’s new updates?
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