No, Apple’s new policy doesn’t mean it’s banning Grindr

The company has clarified that dating apps will not be rejected after an announcement last week sparked confusion

Apple's announcement last week that it was cracking down on some hookup apps" sparked widespread confusion and concern that the company planned to remove dating apps - particularly ones such as Grindr and Scruff that cater to the LGBTQ+ community - from its app store.

Viral tweets and articles condemned the company for banning the gay app during Pride month, while some users mulled over a switch to Android to avoid the reported ban. The controversy on Twitter prompted the company to clarify its stance and say Grindr is not going anywhere at this time.