The founder of gay phone app Grindr has created a new service aimed at the mainstream.
Joel Simkhai, who launched Grindr two years ago, says new iPhone app Blendr will help people find dates and friendships nearby.
Speaking to the New York Times, Mr Simkhai said the app is aimed at those who want to make friends, as well as those who want sex or relationships.
He said: “Even if you’re a married man and you only want to meet other married men to play poker, you can set the settings to show those matches.”

The founder of gay phone app Grindr has created a new service aimed at the mainstream.
Joel Simkhai, who launched Grindr two years ago, says new iPhone app Blendr will help people find dates and friendships nearby.
Speaking to the New York Times, Mr Simkhai said the app is aimed at those who want to make friends, as well as those who want sex or relationships.
He said: “Even if you’re a married man and you only want to meet other married men to play poker, you can set the settings to show those matches.”

The founder of gay phone app Grindr has created a new service aimed at the mainstream.
Joel Simkhai, who launched Grindr two years ago, says new iPhone app Blendr will help people find dates and friendships nearby.
Speaking to the New York Times, Mr Simkhai said the app is aimed at those who want to make friends, as well as those who want sex or relationships.
He said: “Even if you’re a married man and you only want to meet other married men to play poker, you can set the settings to show those matches.”

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