Facebook Dating launches in Europe after lengthy delay
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook Dating, the social network's competitor to Tinder and other dating apps, launches today in Europe after a long delay from its planned Valentine's Day debut.
The dating service offers the same features in Europe as it does in the US, using the existing profile you've created on Facebook to find potential matches. Facebook tailors these matches with your preferences, Facebook activity, and, if you opt in, groups and events.
Facebook originally planned to launch its dating service in Europe back in February
While the service still only appears as a tab in Facebook's mobile app, it's deeply integrated with the rest of the social giant's products. Your profile can pull stories and photos from Instagram, you can initiate Messenger...