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Threads prototypes custom display names and cover images for profiles

Threads is developing new features that would bring its user experience more in line with that of X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky.

Instagram Threads is developing new features that would bring its user experience more in line with that of X (formerly Twitter) and the social network Bluesky. The Meta-owned company is internally prototyping the ability to set a display name and add a cover image to profiles. The new additions were first spotted by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who often finds unreleased features while they’re still under development.

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