Burnt-out by dating apps? Bumble and Tinder want to be your BFFs instead

Disillusioned love-seekers are swiping left on dating apps in droves, leaving industry giants scrambling for solutions. Their answer? If romance isn’t working, perhaps friendship will. Bumble and Match Group, which owns Tinder, are exploring the “friend zone” with apps designed for platonic connections, tapping into a growing trend that could redefine how people connect, Agence France-Presse reported.