Facebook appears poised to facilitate romantic connections for its users. This is due to the social media giant’s development of a new dating application, Facebook Sparked. The creation of this innovative dating app is the work of Facebook’s NPE team, responsible for experimental applications. Facebook Sparked is a unique video dating platform.
The rise in popularity of such video dating apps can be attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has necessitated virtual interactions. Also Read – Facebook launches new features on Messenger, Instagram app for better interactions
What is Facebook Sparked?
Facebook Sparked, the new app, enables users to register using their Facebook credentials. This innovative platform offers a unique speed dating experience via video chat. Each speed date is limited to a concise four-minute interaction.
If both participants enjoy their initial four-minute encounter, they are granted a second speed date, this time extending to 10 minutes. Post-date, participants have the option to exchange contact information for future interactions. Also Read – Realme 9 5G Speed Edition First Impression; Specifications, Price
Facebook emphasizes that the app will not feature public profiles, direct messages, or casual swiping. The company further assures that the app will be free of charge. Also Read – Facebook Live Audio Rooms to launch as Clubhouse rival app this summer
Facebook positions its new app, Sparked, as a platform rooted in kindness. The company portrays Sparked as a unique video dating app designed for like-minded individuals. The sign-up process is likely to be straightforward and user-friendly.
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Facebook Sparked in Experimental Phase
As per a report from The Verge, users are encouraged to exhibit kindness while interacting on the app. This kindness quotient will be under evaluation by the app’s community. Although Sparked is currently in its experimental phase, its webpage is live but not yet accessible. Also Read – Facebook Stories gets Green Screen for special effects
Presently, the app is not available on either the Google Play Store or the App Store. Notably, Sparked will empower users to select their preferred dating partners. The functionality and user connectivity of this app remain to be seen. Also Read – The transparent edition Realme X7 Pro looks amazing
Facebook Dating app
As mentioned above, the Facebook Sparked is the second app from the Mark Zuckerberg-own platform. Earlier, Facebook has launched its Facebook Dating app back in 2019. The app was first start in the US and later it was introduce in other countries too. However, the app is still not available in India.
This latest Facebook Sparked app is likely to give tough competition to it’s rival dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and the League. All these apps allows users to virtually date with each other. All such apps become more popular these days due to ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Also Read – Xiaomi reveals MIUI 12.5 roadmap for Redmi and Mi Devices
The main question for now is to see whether this app will make to India or not. To recall, not all NPE products reach all countries. Also Read – Facebook rolls out two factor authentication via security key for mobile app
