* This allows the update server to be entirely static, such as a CDN or object store, as defined at https ([\element-hq#461](element-hq#461)).
* Enable threads by default ([\#9736](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9736)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#19270 element-hq/element-web#21910 and element-hq/element-web#23946.
* Add inline code formatting to rich text editor ([\#9720](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9720)).
* Add emoji handling for plain text mode of the new rich text editor ([\#9727](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9727)).
* Overlay virtual room call events into main timeline ([\#9626](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9626)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#22929.
* Adds a new section under "Room Settings" > "Roles & Permissions" which adds the possibility to multiselect users from this room and grant them more permissions. ([\#9596](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9596)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
* Add emoji handling for rich text mode ([\#9661](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9661)).
* Add setting to hide bold notifications ([\#9705](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9705)).
* Further password reset flow enhancements ([\#9662](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9662)).
* Snooze the bulk unverified sessions reminder on dismiss ([\#9706](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9706)).
* Honor advanced audio processing settings when recording voice messages ([\#9610](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9610)). Contributed by @MrAnno.
* Improve the visual balance of bubble layout ([\#9704](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9704)).
* Add config setting to disable bulk unverified sessions nag ([\#9657](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9657)).
* Only display bulk unverified sessions nag when current sessions is verified ([\#9656](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9656)).
* Separate labs and betas more clearly ([\#8969](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#8969)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#22706.
* Show user an error if we fail to create a DM for verification. ([\#9624](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9624)).
* Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9805)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24059.
* Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9803)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24054.
* Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9804)).
* Fix issue where thread panel did not update correctly ([\#9746](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9746)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23971.
* Remove async call to get virtual room from room load ([\#9743](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9743)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23968.
* Check each thread for unread messages. ([\#9723](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9723)).
* Device manage - handle sessions that don't support encryption ([\#9717](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9717)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23722.
* Fix hover state for formatting buttons (Rich text editor) (fix element-hq/element-web/issues/23832) ([\#9715](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9715)).
* Don't allow group calls to be unterminated ([\#9710](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9710)).
* Fix replies to emotes not showing as inline ([\#9707](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9707)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23903.
* Update copy of 'Change layout' button to match Element Call ([\#9703](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9703)).
* Fix call splitbrains when switching between rooms ([\#9692](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9692)).
* bugfix: fix an issue where the Notifier would incorrectly fire for non-timeline events ([\#9664](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9664)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17263.
* Fix power selector being wrongly disabled for admins themselves ([\#9681](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9681)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23882.
* Show day counts in call durations ([\#9641](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9641)).

* Add inline code formatting to rich text editor ([\element-hq#9720](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9720)).
* Add emoji handling for plain text mode of the new rich text editor ([\element-hq#9727](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9727)).
* Overlay virtual room call events into main timeline ([\element-hq#9626](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9626)). Fixes element-hq#22929.
* Adds a new section under "Room Settings" > "Roles & Permissions" which adds the possibility to multiselect users from this room and grant them more permissions. ([\element-hq#9596](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9596)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
* Add emoji handling for rich text mode ([\element-hq#9661](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9661)).
* Add setting to hide bold notifications ([\element-hq#9705](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9705)).
* Further password reset flow enhancements ([\element-hq#9662](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9662)).
* Snooze the bulk unverified sessions reminder on dismiss ([\element-hq#9706](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9706)).
* Honor advanced audio processing settings when recording voice messages ([\element-hq#9610](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9610)). Contributed by @MrAnno.
* Improve the visual balance of bubble layout ([\element-hq#9704](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9704)).
* Add config setting to disable bulk unverified sessions nag ([\element-hq#9657](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9657)).
* Only display bulk unverified sessions nag when current sessions is verified ([\element-hq#9656](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9656)).
* Separate labs and betas more clearly ([\element-hq#8969](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#8969)). Fixes element-hq#22706.
* Show user an error if we fail to create a DM for verification. ([\element-hq#9624](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9624)).
* Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\element-hq#9805](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9805)). Fixes element-hq#24059.
* Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\element-hq#9803](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9803)). Fixes element-hq#24054.
* Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\element-hq#9804](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9804)).
* Fix issue where thread panel did not update correctly ([\element-hq#9746](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9746)). Fixes element-hq#23971.
* Remove async call to get virtual room from room load ([\element-hq#9743](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9743)). Fixes element-hq#23968.
* Check each thread for unread messages. ([\element-hq#9723](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9723)).
* Device manage - handle sessions that don't support encryption ([\element-hq#9717](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9717)). Fixes element-hq#23722.
* Fix hover state for formatting buttons (Rich text editor) (fix element-hq/issues/23832) ([\element-hq#9715](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9715)).
* Don't allow group calls to be unterminated ([\element-hq#9710](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9710)).
* Fix replies to emotes not showing as inline ([\element-hq#9707](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9707)). Fixes element-hq#23903.
* Update copy of 'Change layout' button to match Element Call ([\element-hq#9703](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9703)).
* Fix call splitbrains when switching between rooms ([\element-hq#9692](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9692)).
* bugfix: fix an issue where the Notifier would incorrectly fire for non-timeline events ([\element-hq#9664](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9664)). Fixes element-hq#17263.
* Fix power selector being wrongly disabled for admins themselves ([\element-hq#9681](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9681)). Fixes element-hq#23882.
* Show day counts in call durations ([\element-hq#9641](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9641)).

* Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\matrix-org#9805](matrix-org#9805)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24059.
* Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\matrix-org#9803](matrix-org#9803)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#24054.
* Add inline code formatting to rich text editor ([\matrix-org#9720](matrix-org#9720)).
* Add emoji handling for plain text mode of the new rich text editor ([\matrix-org#9727](matrix-org#9727)).
* Overlay virtual room call events into main timeline ([\matrix-org#9626](matrix-org#9626)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#22929.
* Adds a new section under "Room Settings" > "Roles & Permissions" which adds the possibility to multiselect users from this room and grant them more permissions. ([\matrix-org#9596](matrix-org#9596)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
* Add emoji handling for rich text mode ([\matrix-org#9661](matrix-org#9661)).
* Add setting to hide bold notifications ([\matrix-org#9705](matrix-org#9705)).
* Further password reset flow enhancements ([\matrix-org#9662](matrix-org#9662)).
* Snooze the bulk unverified sessions reminder on dismiss ([\matrix-org#9706](matrix-org#9706)).
* Honor advanced audio processing settings when recording voice messages ([\matrix-org#9610](matrix-org#9610)). Contributed by @MrAnno.
* Improve the visual balance of bubble layout ([\matrix-org#9704](matrix-org#9704)).
* Add config setting to disable bulk unverified sessions nag ([\matrix-org#9657](matrix-org#9657)).
* Only display bulk unverified sessions nag when current sessions is verified ([\matrix-org#9656](matrix-org#9656)).
* Separate labs and betas more clearly ([\matrix-org#8969](matrix-org#8969)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#22706.
* Show user an error if we fail to create a DM for verification. ([\matrix-org#9624](matrix-org#9624)).
* Fix issue where thread panel did not update correctly ([\matrix-org#9746](matrix-org#9746)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23971.
* Remove async call to get virtual room from room load ([\matrix-org#9743](matrix-org#9743)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23968.
* Check each thread for unread messages. ([\matrix-org#9723](matrix-org#9723)).
* Device manage - handle sessions that don't support encryption ([\matrix-org#9717](matrix-org#9717)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23722.
* Fix hover state for formatting buttons (Rich text editor) (fix element-hq/element-web/issues/23832) ([\matrix-org#9715](matrix-org#9715)).
* Don't allow group calls to be unterminated ([\matrix-org#9710](matrix-org#9710)).
* Fix replies to emotes not showing as inline ([\matrix-org#9707](matrix-org#9707)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23903.
* Update copy of 'Change layout' button to match Element Call ([\matrix-org#9703](matrix-org#9703)).
* Fix call splitbrains when switching between rooms ([\matrix-org#9692](matrix-org#9692)).
* bugfix: fix an issue where the Notifier would incorrectly fire for non-timeline events ([\matrix-org#9664](matrix-org#9664)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17263.
* Fix power selector being wrongly disabled for admins themselves ([\matrix-org#9681](matrix-org#9681)). Fixes element-hq/element-web#23882.
* Show day counts in call durations ([\matrix-org#9641](matrix-org#9641)).

Changes in [1.11.17](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.11.17) (2022-12-21)
=================================================================================================

## ✨ Features
 * Add inline code formatting to rich text editor ([\#9720](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9720)).
 * Add emoji handling for plain text mode of the new rich text editor ([\#9727](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9727)).
 * Overlay virtual room call events into main timeline ([\#9626](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9626)). Fixes #22929.
 * Adds a new section under "Room Settings" > "Roles & Permissions" which adds the possibility to multiselect users from this room and grant them more permissions. ([\#9596](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9596)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
 * Add emoji handling for rich text mode ([\#9661](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9661)).
 * Add setting to hide bold notifications ([\#9705](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9705)).
 * Further password reset flow enhancements ([\#9662](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9662)).
 * Snooze the bulk unverified sessions reminder on dismiss ([\#9706](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9706)).
 * Honor advanced audio processing settings when recording voice messages ([\#9610](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9610)). Contributed by @MrAnno.
 * Improve the visual balance of bubble layout ([\#9704](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9704)).
 * Add config setting to disable bulk unverified sessions nag ([\#9657](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9657)).
 * Only display bulk unverified sessions nag when current sessions is verified ([\#9656](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9656)).
 * Separate labs and betas more clearly ([\#8969](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#8969)). Fixes #22706.
 * Show user an error if we fail to create a DM for verification. ([\#9624](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9624)).

## 🐛 Bug Fixes
 * Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9805)). Fixes #24059.
 * Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9803)). Fixes #24054.
 * Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9804)).
 * Fix issue where thread panel did not update correctly ([\#9746](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9746)). Fixes #23971.
 * Remove async call to get virtual room from room load ([\#9743](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9743)). Fixes #23968.
 * Check each thread for unread messages. ([\#9723](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9723)).
 * Device manage - handle sessions that don't support encryption ([\#9717](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9717)). Fixes #23722.
 * Fix hover state for formatting buttons (Rich text editor) (fix element-hq/element-web/issues/23832) ([\#9715](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9715)).
 * Don't allow group calls to be unterminated ([\#9710](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9710)).
 * Fix replies to emotes not showing as inline ([\#9707](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9707)). Fixes #23903.
 * Update copy of 'Change layout' button to match Element Call ([\#9703](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9703)).
 * Fix call splitbrains when switching between rooms ([\#9692](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9692)).
 * bugfix: fix an issue where the Notifier would incorrectly fire for non-timeline events ([\#9664](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9664)). Fixes #17263.
 * Fix power selector being wrongly disabled for admins themselves ([\#9681](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9681)). Fixes #23882.
 * Show day counts in call durations ([\#9641](matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk#9641)).