Tinder plans to launch Bumble-style 'ladies first' feature

Tinder is handing women more power on its online dating app with a new'ladies-first' feature. The new option allows women to choose whether or not to start a conversation, with their matches who are blocked from messaging them until they initiate the chat. The feature is similar to the ladies-first chat policy that forms the core policy of dating app Bumble, but unlike its younger rival, Tinder's version can be switched off. A Tinder executive revealed the upcoming feature in an interview this week, claiming the update aims to give users more choice in how they use the app. Tinder is handing women more power on its online dating app with a new'ladies-first' feature.