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The Economic Times
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UNBELIEVABLE: Bumble rules changed dating app changes its biggest rule after 12 years introduces major update for users - Caught on Camera

Bumble is changing a key feature that has defined the dating app since its launch in 2014. The platform will now also allow men to make the first move, ending its long-standing women-first messaging policy.

Under the updated system, either person can send the first message, giving both users more flexibility when starting a conversation.

Why Bumble Is Changing Its Messaging Policy

When Bumble launched in 2014 as an alternative to dating apps such as Tinder, it was designed to give women control over initiating conversations. The approach was intended to help women avoid unwanted messages and decide who they wanted to interact with.

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