Bumble Inc.

To our beloved Bumble Community: We made a mistake. Our ads referencing celibacy were an attempt to lean into a community frustrated by modern dating, and instead of bringing joy and humor, we unintentionally did the opposite. Some of the perspectives we heard were: from those who shared that celibacy is the only answer when reproductive rights are continuously restricted; from others for whom celibacy is a choice, one that we respect; and from the asexual community, for whom celibacy can have a particular meaning and importance, which should not be diminished. We are also aware that for many, celibacy may be brought on by harm or trauma. For years, Bumble has passionately stood up for women and marginalized communities, and their right to fully exercise personal choice. We didn't live up to these values with this campaign and we apologize for the harm it caused. So, here's what we're doing: We're removing these ads from our global marketing campaign. Bumble will be making a donation to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, among other organizations, as a part of our ongoing efforts to support the work being done around the world to support women, marginalized communities, and those impacted by abuse. We will also be offering these partners this billboard space to display an ad of their choice for the duration of our reserved billboard time. Please keep speaking up and telling us how we can be better. We care about you and will always be here for you. With love and sincere appreciation, Bumble 💛

The first chapter of the *new* Bumble has arrived! 🚀🐝 You’ve been asking for a better online dating experience – one that feels less…exhausting. 😴 We hear you, and we’re here for you. After nearly a decade of empowering women in the online dating world, we’ve heard your feedback and are thrilled to unveil some exciting new updates to Bumble. Consider this our "vow renewal" - to build the *next* chapter of dating that puts women first. Starting today, you can expect to see the following improvements to the Bumble dating experience: 💛 Opening Moves: Women now have even more control over how they connect. With Opening Moves, they can set a question for their matches to answer, sparking engaging conversations while staying firmly in the driver's seat. Why the change? Our recent research shows that while 92% of women state equality as a top priority in romance, almost 9 in 10 say that equality is all about personal choice and autonomy to decide what’s right for you. For non-binary and same-gender connections, either person can set and respond to an Opening Move. 💛 Fresh Look and Feel: Say hello to our updated brand identity! Led by our talented in-house Creative Studio, expect to see a new logo, bold fonts, and vibrant colors and illustrations. 💛 Enhanced Dating Intentions: We've expanded our Dating Intentions badges so you can better express what you're looking for. Whether it's casual dates, a life partner, or anything in between, you can now select up to two intentions to showcase on your profile. 💛 Improved AI-Driven Compatibility Feature: Finding your perfect match just got easier. Our profiles now highlight common interests and shared top artists upfront, making it simpler to identify mutual connections. Plus, our sophisticated “For You” algorithm has been enhanced to deliver curated profiles tailored to your preferences and past matches. Our mission to foster meaningful, healthy connections across our entire portfolio remains strong, and we will always listen to feedback and come up with solutions that reflect the diverse needs of our community. 🫶 And we’re not done yet. Today’s glow-up is just the first of many chapters in the new Bumble Date experience. Check out this Buzz post for more details, and let us know what you think! https://qrco.de/beY4TL

Leading by example is one of the key factors in how Director Louisa Kinoshi prioritized her career development. Learn how she balances personal growth and professional development at the SheCanCode blog. #LeadingByExample #CareerGrowth

Since 2018, Bumble has been working with lawmakers in the U.S., U.K., and European Union (EU) to help put a stop to cyberflashing—that is, the unsolicited sending of lewd images via social media and messaging apps. The sharing of these photos without consent is a form of sexual harassment, and women have been clear: 96% said they don’t want to receive them. Over the past six years, our work has helped secure the passage of new laws deterring this digital indecent exposure in our home state of Texas as well as in Virginia and California. We’ve also introduced bills in Maryland, Michigan, New York, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin, and supported the amendments of EU and U.K. legislation to include cyberflashing bans. Today, women face heightened abuse online thanks to the proliferation of artificial intelligence (A.I.), including sexually-explicit deep fakes and manipulated images. To help combat this growing threat, Bumble has joined forces with Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01), and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Steve Daines (R-MT) to help introduce and support the bipartisan CONSENT Act, the first-ever federal cyberflashing bill in the U.S. If passed, The CONSENT Act will provide a private right of action for recipients of lewd images, including those altered by A.I., across the U.S. Now, we’re calling on our community to support the passage of this bill by reaching out to your representatives and letting them know you’d appreciate their commitment. Use the message on our blog at the link in the comments to write to your Congressperson.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: abortion is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right. This week, Bumble Inc. proudly joined 19 prominent business peers from a range of industries to show up as part of #DontBanEquality’s latest ad campaign, making the case that policies to restrict reproductive healthcare have a significant economic impact on the workforce and call on the business community to protect abortion and reproductive healthcare access. The private sector plays a crucial role in safeguarding access to reproductive care. We feel it’s our duty not just to provide our workforce with access to reproductive healthcare, but to speak out—and speak loudly—against the retrogression of women’s rights. We will continue to speak up. We won’t go back.

Jonathan Crooke wraps up his series about Scaling iOS by sharing which tool his team chose to overcome project scaling challenges. Dive into the details of this article at the link in the comments 🔗 #iOSDevelopment #iOSDeveloper

Dive into our latest article by Lead Android Engineer Yury V. on 'Refining Compose API for design systems'. Explore crafting Compose components, various implementation approaches, assess API verbosity, and ensure maximum extensibility. Find a balance between usability, design system adherence, and flexibility. 🔗Link in comments #JetpackCompose #androiddevelopment

Part two of Jonathan Crooke's blog series on scaling #ios is now live on the BumbleTech blog! Learn about the team's experiences evaluating Swift Package Manager, Tuist, and Bazel as possible solutions for scaling challenges. 🔗Link in comments #iOSDeveloper

CEO of Bumble Inc. Lidiane Jones speaks with Cosmopolitan about our AI-powered Deception Detector, designed specifically to combat and flag spam, fake profiles, and other scams. Check out the interview to learn why Lidiane is excited about AI bringing more joy to the journey of finding a great match and building great connections. #ai #machinelearning

For Engineering Director Sally Lait, building an inclusive and diverse culture is a hugely important factor towards ultimate tech success. Check out the interview with Sally, following her appearance at CTO Craft, at the link in comments. #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityinTech