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The Internet has taken match-making to new heights, writes

LOVE is in the air or should we say, online. With Valentine’s day just around the corner, an increase in screen time may just be what is needed to find love in this plugged-in era. Meeting love interests is the norm for those seeking romance these days as technology enables us to accomplish things we couldn’t before.

Dating apps are just one classic example of how technology helps people find love.

Research by scholars around the globe have found that the apps are one of the most popular means of meeting a long-term partner and with smartphones, we have millions of potential love interests “in our pockets”.

If you are on a journey to find love, he or she may be a few swipes, clicks or texts away.