TechBumble now lets men make the first move

Bumble is changing its signature dating-app experience so either person in a heterosexual match can send the first message. The response window is expanding from 24 to 72 hours, while users who send low-effort openers may be prompted to rewrite them. Bumble says 66 percent of surveyed women preferred men to initiate.

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