Facebook is testing a video dating app called Sparked that cycles users through four-minute dates

Facebook is testing a video speed dating app that lets potential matches meet for four minutes to see'if sparks fly.' Called Sparked, the service is described as'video dating with kind people' and promises no swiping, no DMs and is free to use, but requires a Facebook profile to create an account, as first reported on by The Verge. The app cycles users through four-minute sessions, then a 10-minute second date can be setup and after that, the conversation can move to Instagram, iMessage or email. Sparked would be Facebook's second attempt at being a matchmaker – the social media firm launched a service in its main platform that was deemed the'Walmart of dating apps.' Facebook is testing a video speed dating app that lets potential matches meet for four minutes to see'if sparks fly.' Called Sparked, the service is described as'video dating with kind people' However, the latest app is a stand-alone innovation with a completely different model than the typical swiping and DMs. Sparked's theme is focused on people being kind while looking for that special someone. The first screen after opening an account reads: 'Dating is better when you're kind.