<![CDATA[Gizmodo: dating]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: dating]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/dating http://gizmodo.com/tag/dating <![CDATA[How to Make the First Move]]> You just saw a cute girl. How do you approach her? Do you follow her on Twitter in hopes of catching her attention? Friend her on Facebook? Get her number and call? This chart will help you decide.

You can click on the image for a closer look.

Yeah, the message is something you probably already knew: Stick to the old-school stuff. Get her number, call her up, go out for some ice cream, and see what happens. Then again, you never know, you might get the same result through Twitter. I'm not really here to judge, the chart is. [SF Weekly]

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<![CDATA[Why You Should Think Twice Before Dating An iPhone User]]> I'm an iPhone user and not ashamed of that fact. What I am ashamed about is that a study done about iPhone users' characteristics pretty much deems us a rotten, undatable bunch. And some of the results struck a chord.

A company called Retrevo did what they call a "Gadgetology study" to gather up information about the typical iPhone user. While it's not exactly a flattering snapshot and the methodology behind the surveying process is a mystery, I'll be damned if some of the details don't hit home:

• One in three iPhone owners has texted or emailed their significant other to break up.

Yes, I'm a horrible person and have done this. I was even oh-so-sensitive and wrote "Let's make like a city in Croatia and Split." Suffice to say, it didn't go over too well.

• One in four iPhone users has broken up with their partner because that person spent too much time on their mobile device.

While I can't say that I've done this yet, it's actually a persistent fear that it'll happen to me because I'm the one who spends too much time with my phone.

• One in three iPhone owners say that, if their partner had out-of-date gadgets, it would be a turnoff.

At first I shook my head about this statistic, but then I recalled pleading with an ex that he accept a shiny, new phone as a gift because his was "so old that no one even makes apps for it." Geez, this survey is making me feel horrid. So horrid that I think I'll refrain from commenting about this last statistic, except to suggest that some of the "adult material" might come in the form of MMS messages or email attachments, but I, ahem, I wouldn't know:

• One in five iPhone owners admits to frequently watching "adult material" on their iPhones. (Twice as many as BlackBerry owners).

The rest of the results are over on the Retrevo site, take a look and then let's talk about what horrible, undatable people we are (or how you're a far better person than I). [Retrevo via TUAW]

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<![CDATA[Pepsi Issues "Apology" For Offensive iPhone Dating App]]> Pepsi's "Amp Up Before You Score" iPhone app is intended to help men score with women (and brag about it with their friends on Facebook or Twitter). Not surprisingly, this has created something of a PR issue.

Of course, Pepsi was quick to respond to the criticism with a truly "heartfelt" apology on twitter:

Our app tried 2 show the humorous lengths guys go 2 pick up women. We apologize if it's in bad taste & appreciate your feedback.

In other words "yeah, yeah...whatever." Sexist or not, the app is absurd. Here is a dating tip that is guaranteed to work with all 24 types of women featured on the app: don't continuously check your iPhone when out on a date. [Twitter via Current]

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<![CDATA[Hitomebo GPS Cellphone App Allows You To Record Where You Spot Hot People]]> A Japanese cellphone application called Hitomebo uses GPS to help you record where you spotted good looking men or women. It also helps facilitate hook-ups.

So, if one guy spots a hot girl sitting on the subway he records it. If the girl spots him and records that she thinks he's hot then, by God, we have a match. It can also let you know if someone else is making a play for your lady. Apparently, entering in characteristics allows you to identify one another and it will send a notification to both phones to open up lines of sexy communication.

I think an app like this has some potential—if not as an ice breaker for timid nerds, perhaps as a means of determining geographic locations where there is a high density of hotness. [Hitomebo via AsiaJin via TokyoMango]

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<![CDATA[Cameraphones Becoming Integral To Teen Dating...Because They're Used to Swap Naked Pics]]> Did you know your teens are swapping naked pictures of themselves with their dates? We've got a few questions about how widespread this is—mainstream news sites love to take a few cases of anything and pretend it's an epidemic—but it is an interesting enough topic for us to look into. You know, teen nakedness.

According to Fox News, police detectives have "seen everything from your basic striptease to sexual acts being performed." Our new favorite job ever? Being the evidence inspector on teen naked picture swapping cases.

"A lot more girls are aggressive," said Ray, 18. "Some girls are crazy and they are putting themselves out there."

And then...

Male teens are also doing it.

For instance, a central Ohio high school teen made a sexual cell phone video of himself and sent it to female classmates. One of the girls forward the Westerville South High School's video to at least 30 other people.

Here's a question for you.

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<![CDATA[WooMe, Webcam Speed-Dating]]> In the days of technology where many of us never need to leave the house, WooMe webcam speed-dating offers 1-minute romance from the comfort of your own home (and even bathroom if you want it).

Users log on to the service, searching for love. After one minute of intense video chatting, potential Romeos and Juliets declare "I'm Wooed" or "No thanks." When both users are smitten, a mere $1 investment per party allows for the exchange of contact info (and subsequently, STDs).

But our favorite feature has to be the optional one-word tag you can use to label your...err...exes. Just remember that your favorite two word summaries like "big boobies" and "arrogant prick" can be abbreviated to "probableprostitute" and "mayberichbutkindaold." [nyt via dethroner]

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<![CDATA[Get Out of Date Free Card]]> Oh, ho, ho, ho. What will small companies think of next to get a mention in USA Today and freak people out? Secure Networks is offering a free service called SecureSingles which allows you to punch in a few pertinent details about your next date and, if things don't go so well or your date chops you into small, tasty bits your friends and neighbors will receive an SMS, phone call, or email message after a certain time. Great for wrapping things up after he starts talking about his "kittens" and "wax paper collection."

While I'm sure this is a great service in unpopulated places like the moon, please follow this simple rule of thumb: If your date invites you into a dark, concrete oubliette "for a drink" and then asks you to put the lotion on your body, excuse yourself and leave the restaurant.

Product Page [SecureSingles via USA Today]

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<![CDATA[iPods Help You Meet Chicks]]> So you re in the lecture hall waiting for the professor to waltz in, and you spot the most beautiful girl ever. What do you do? Clam up and ignore her like usual, or switch iPod headphones with each other ( pod jacking ) and let fate decide the rest? That s the trend, anyway. It seems young people are making their first moves on each other by using their iPods as a nice to meet you apparatus of sorts. Websites have also sprung up allowing singles to mingle via their video iPods. Who knows, maybe if you play your cards right you ll get to take her to the malt shop or the roller rink. For some wildin'!

iPod: A Way to Meet Other Singles? [BusinessWeek online]

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