Tinder has introduced a Traveller Alert feature to protect members using the app in countries where they could face criminal charges for their sexuality. It’s a bid to recognise the discrimination faced by its LGBTQ+ community around the world and make sure users feel safe as they swipe.

Amid calls for safer travel options, navigation app Citymapper has launched a ‘main road’ feature that allows users to stick to busier routes during night-time travel. By responding to users’ Twitter requests, the move shows how brands can leverage social media to improve their services and boost loyalty.

The commercialisation of Pride Month has resulted in many businesses being called out for ‘rainbow-washing’ their products and marketing solely to boost profits. Canvas8 spoke to three experts to discover how brands can better support the LGBTQ community and authentically promote inclusivity.

Grindr may have pioneered digital dating for the LGBTQ+ community, but its one-size-fits-all approach has left plenty to be desired. Her is giving queer women a space to call their own, creating a virtual community in which to meet like-minded individuals as friends or potential partners.