02/12/2016 The "dating apps" as they are known, now exploit the capabilities offered by these mobile phones to facilitate the process of meeting people, which today is already part of everyday life for millions of users and Argentina is no exception
Internet is the venue chosen by millions of people to live on Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day on February 14, either to celebrate with his current partner or get one.
The network is also the platform for gifts between lovers and used by cyber criminals to commit their crimes for the sake of money ...
In order to know how Internet helped shape the relationships in the era of social networks, virtual coupon book Groupon surveyed by Valentine, who shared with iProfesional .
The study, conducted between 15 and 21 January, with the participation of 3,266 cases in Argentina , Chile , Colombia and Mexico .
The survey was divided into three major themes: first, we sought to understand how technology influences the way couples are looking for ; as the second point, how some mating rituals in the online world (declarations of love and trust, for example) are developed and what role technology plays when the couple entertain.
67% of respondents believe that the Internet and technology in general, changed the way people fall in love , of which 39% confirms that this was positive.
Among the most valuable survey data, the fact that it is mentioned Internet "helped close the gap" , allowed "meet people" and helped the most timid to communicate with others.
However, "love techno" has its dark side too : people consider less OTL and deception are the negative aspects of love in the technological times.
The vast majority of respondents (87%) stated that met his partner in the world "off-line" (presented by someone 31% at work 21% at university or college 14% and at a party 13% were the most chosen) options.
A relevant fact is that the remaining 13% said they knew his enamored @ via the Internet primarily through a social network (7%); to a lesser extent on a dating site (5%) and finally by an "app" mobile (2%).
The personality was chosen as the main feature at the time '' fixed '' a couple '' (40%); only 7% of respondents said the first look at the body, below other physical attributes such as eyes (13%); the face (11%) and smile (11%).
Most (6 of 10) of respondents stated that expresses love through social networks , usually making postings openly '' for all to see. ''
The modality of choice among respondents to show trust your partner in the online world is "sharing account passwords or virtual profiles" , followed by "uploading everything we do together to the social networks" and update profile Facebook relationship status to '' say I'm in a relationship. ''
50% of respondents said no arguing with your spouse for something they have seen on the Internet while 34% answered affirmatively.
Regarding the way the lovers declare their love, the "romantic dates" are the most preferred option . However, 1 in 10 people said they do so through instant messaging (9%) and 1% through Facebook.
63% of respondents said that if he were to propose marriage during the celebration of Valentine '' call to his family '' and 20% said they would share the news with your friends through a '' text message ' '.
Gifts
A study Linio.com an ecommerce store, sent iProfesional indicates which and how Argentines spend the time to entertain your partner on Valentine's Day.
The research, which was conducted online with a sample of 1,700 men and women between 18 and 40 years in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy and Neuquen , showed that 75% of respondents will buy gifts and 35% expected to spend between 200 and 400 pesos. Men will be the most invested: 60% vs. 40% of women.
Both men and women plan to buy, first, clothing and footwear (24%), flowers and chocolates (20%), national perfumes and personal care products (15%).
They are followed by small technology products (12%), books (10%), linen (5%), gourmet products (4%), erotic games (4%), watches (3%) and others (3%).
The new ideas will not lack the time to surprise your beloved, but 22% of men opt for the classical and infallible duo "flowers and chocolates" .
However, 27% of them said it would be the gift that unless they would like , followed by teddy bears and household products.
31% of women prefer to improve you image your partner by giving her clothes and shoes.
Less The option chosen for them? The gourmet kitchenware, and for them products, lingerie and underwear.
While Valentine's Day is a traditional celebration of Anglo-Saxon countries, 76% of Argentines considered to be a date already installed in Argentina , are also those who do not pay attention to the 14th of February, mainly because they believe it is a date "marketinera".
The more skeptical they were represented by 63%, compared with 37% of women who opt not to celebrate.
Happn
In the age of mobility, which grows ever wider use of "smartphones" , also multiplied the use of "apps" for various purposes, ranging from entertainment and mobility to achieve dating.
The "dating apps" as they are known, know exploit the capabilities offered by these mobile phones to facilitate the process of meeting people, which today is already part of everyday life for millions of users and Argentina is no exception.
One is happn , which operates through geolocation, ie, that the GPS cell identifies each time the user meets another user and is updated in real time for your profile to appear on your home page, in order that, if interested, give you a "like" and if it is reciprocal, do a "Crush" and to start a conversation.
In Argentina, this "app" and adds more than 540,000 users , 400,000 of them in Buenos Aires and its surroundings. From France, already it has 10 million users worldwide.
He explained to iProfesional Carmen Castillo , spokesperson and ambassador happen for Latin America, "This application focuses on the reality at the precise moment when you come across someone who by chance is in the same place as you; when that magic moment when a crush occurs "is given.
" We want to help people to meet in real life . This is the essence of happn, which allows our users to re-find those with whom they have crossed in everyday life, "said Castillo.
Tinder
The most popular application in the world to meet new people released product updates, just in time for Valentine's Day, which this year include messaging GIF to incorporate the fun of this format Tinder conversations.
Product improvements include faster messaging, the ability to give "Like" to messages and photos larger profile that can be uploaded directly from the gallery.
Tinder recently celebrated 100 million downloads , which occurred shortly after they recorded the busiest day in the application, on January 3.
That day, the application had its greatest growth of active users, with the highest volume of downloads in the last two years.
Andrea Iorio , vice president Tinder for Latin America, told iProfesional , stressed that Argentina is one of the ten countries that use the application, and the second largest in Latin America after Brazil.
He said that at the level of use in Argentina are generated over 2.5 million "matches" (matches between people) and every day give users "Like" or "Dislike" 15 million profiles.
Kickoff
is a free application for dating relationships aimed at quality over quantity.
The "app" was launched a year ago in Latin America and has already surpassed the 850,000 users .
It differs from others because it connects people of the same social circle who share friends and interests in common, but are not known.
It focuses on linking people who are not only close in kilometers but share tastes .
It is designed for those looking for a stable partner and not out overnight, they explained from this company to iProfesional.
Actual menus Internet
Website PedidosYa proposed for this date dishes designed to measure three styles of celebration: the intimate classic, coupled with the friends and the love of life that celebrate unaccompanied.
This platform Restaurant's online ordering chose the preferred options of the attached in the country to ensure a perfect meal without pressing the kitchen 3000 restaurants. You can view the options here .
Prevention
At this time single people are exposed more and share intimate photos with strangers, according to a survey of a total of 4,300 adults between 18 and 54 years old by the company Intel Security .
The survey results, which the company shared with iProfesional , show that the majority of respondents have shared or share an intimate photo with a potential date before meeting her in person.
In response, Intel Security shared the following recommendations to help users stay safe while using online applications as it approaches the Valentine:
When using online dating have your profile is not easy to link to your real identity , in this way will protect against cyber criminals and stalkers.
Do not use your name or numbers easily determine their age, such as: Ernesto Gomez 78
Give praise, not your information . You should always be very discreet with their information online.
Although it may seem harmless to share your location, name, occupation, age, place of work, etc., does not, since the collection of such data can be collected by fraudsters to find their identity.
An affair could not last forever, but those pictures yes . Although sharing intimate images may seem like a good idea, keep in mind that as soon as I sent lose total control over them.
Even social networking applications to ensure that the images disappear, can be easily obtained with a screenshot. Be very careful not only celebrities intimate images spread all over the Internet!
Open your heart, but lock your phone! Do not forget to add a PIN or password to your phone.
You do not want someone secretly viewing images on your phone while you are away from your place in the office