Bumble launches social media-style handles

On Oct. 14, Bumble rolled out Bumble Handles, unique usernames that let users share contact info without a phone number or social media. The feature is available to iOS users in the U.S., creating a handle is optional, and search requires the exact name.

• Bumble Handles launched Oct. 14 for iOS users in the U.S.
• Handles replace sharing a phone number or social media
• Creating a handle is optional and discoverability can be turned off
• Search requires the exact handle; chats need mutual interest