Dating applications turn to Asian markets for growth, Europe and America “sliding fatigue” pushes the industry strategy eastward.

As the growth of users slowed in North America and Europe, “sliding fatigue” became evident, client participation diminished and online dating companies increasingly looked to Asian markets.

Downloading is a first-in-the-life test? Google Play Shop age checkup, leading to privacy and convenience contests.

Google has now introduced an age-certification system at its Play shop, requiring users to confirm that they have reached the age of 18 before downloading specific applications. With the introduction of new regulations, however, the economy of increasingly focused applications is facing multiple tests of privacy protection, user experience and compliance.