Tinder buys video app Wheel to make itself more like Snapchat

Tinder may soon look more like Snapchat.

The dating app — that definitely prefers not to be called a hookup app and actually has transformed into more of a social app (with features like Tinder Social) — bought the video app startup Wheel. 

Wheel's signature product is an app that allows users to create video-based "stories," not unlike what you see on Snapchat, Instagram and now even Facebook. 

Tinder is planning to integrate those video features into its own app, according to Variety. It's another way to make Tinder take up more of your time, as users' attention continues to be divided on the smartphone.  Read more...