Tinder promises to be more trans-friendly

Dating app's chief executive says company hasn't done enough for the transgender community

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Tinder has vowed to improve the experience of its transgender users after coming under fire for not doing enough to protect them from transphobic abuse.

The company will work alongside advocacy group GLAAD to make the dating app more trans-friendly, although it has not said what new features can be expected.

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