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Tinder Adds a 'Super Like' Swipe Option

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Swiping right just doesn't cut it for Tinder users anymore.

The mobile dating service this week introduced "Super Like," a new way to let someone know they stand out from the crowd. Just swipe up, or a tap on the blue star below a photo, to indicate you really, really like the person.

If your crush swipes right on your profile, Tinder will register the match immediately, just like normal.

"We wanted Super Likes to be really special while making sure everyone can use them," the company wrote in a blog post.

You only get one Super Like to send each day, and you can't hoard them for later, so remember to use one daily — and wisely.

At this point, the feature is only available in Australia, but Tinder plans to roll out globally later this year. For more, check out the video below.

Meanwhile, Tinder has changed the icon for its Passport feature, which lets you search for matches in a different area, like while you're on vacation. It's now a blue star in Discovery Preferences; to change your location, visit Settings > Discovery Preferences > Swiping In.

Tinder has had a busy year, starting with an April update that included Instagram integration. You can now display your own artsy shots, or scroll through other users' images without leaving Tinder.

Meanwhile, a hands-free version of Tinder, released in July, uses the Apple Watch heart rate monitor to choose your matches for you based on physical reaction.

The dating service also made headlines last month when it lashed out at a Vanity Fair article documenting hook-up culture among young online daters. After firing off a series of tweets in defense of its app, Tinder later admitted it overreacted.

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