Dating while social distancing: Tinder, Bumble and other dating apps have seen a higher engagement recently. While social distancing is encouraged people have started using apps where they can still meet new people to talk to without seeing each other in person. Conversations on these apps have become more frequent and last longer.
Financial apps
Keeping an extra eye on your finances was something that many became aware of when the effects of the Coronavirus on different stock markets over the world became evident. The use of different financial apps have increased with 72% in Europe.
Music
How we stream music has changed since we’re not taking the subway or bus to and from work right now. Playlists especially made for cooking or cleaning have grown in popularity now that people are staying at home. A clear trend is also to share playlists with friends and family where everyone can add their favorite songs.
Audiobooks
Apps like Storytel and Bookbeat have become immensely popular, and the last two weeks of March Bookbeat saw the biggest increase of new members ever within the same timeframe.
Learning new skills
Learn a new language, cook a new dish or play an instrument – the possibilities are endless for those seeking to learn a new skill while spending time at home. Many of these services, like the language app Babbel, are offering longer free trial periods compared to what they did before.
