Looking for love online can be a minefield at the best of times, but it’s proving especially difficult for single 50- and 60-somethings who may not feel as comfortable on the platforms used by younger generations. How does Boomer-focused app Lumen address this cohort’s dating needs?

Mystic Messenger is a game in which players take control of a female avatar and are presented with six potential suitors, powered by artificial intelligence. With more than a million people engaged around the world, it provides a glimpse into the true potential of online dating.

Donald Daters is a dating app for Trump supporters, looking to connect with those of the same political views. In an age where political polarisation is all-encompassing, Americans are siloing themselves off romantically with those of the same social and political persuasion.

The competition to dominate India’s dating app market heats up as Bumble joins rival Tinder and homegrown players TrulyMadly and Woo. But Indian Gen Z and Gen Y are using dating apps differently than in the rest of the world, so the players need to get smart on the market to be successful.