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+Changes in [3.53.0-rc.1](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.53.0-rc.1) (2022-08-23)
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+## ✨ Features
+ * Ignore unreads in low priority rooms in the space panel ([\#6518](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6518)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#16836.
+ * Release message right-click context menu out of labs ([\#8613](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/8613)).
+ * Device manager - expandable session details in device list ([\#9188](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9188)).
+ * Device manager - device list filtering ([\#9181](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9181)).
+ * Device manager - add verification details to session details ([\#9187](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9187)).
+ * Device manager - current session expandable details ([\#9185](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9185)).
+ * Device manager - security recommendations section ([\#9179](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9179)).
+ * The Welcome Home Screen: Return Button ([\#9089](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9089)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#22917.
+ * Device manager - label devices as inactive ([\#9175](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9175)).
+ * Device manager - other sessions list ([\#9155](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9155)).
+ * Implement MSC3846: Allowing widgets to access TURN servers ([\#9061](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9061)).
+ * Allow widgets to send/receive to-device messages ([\#8885](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/8885)).
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Reduce amount of requests done by the onboarding task list ([\#9194](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9194)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23085.
+ * Avoid hardcoding branding in user onboarding ([\#9206](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9206)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23111.
+ * End jitsi call when member is banned ([\#8879](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/8879)). Contributed by @maheichyk.
+ * Fix context menu being opened when clicking message action bar buttons ([\#9200](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9200)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#22279 and vector-im/element-web#23100.
+ * Add gap between checkbox and text in report dialog following the same pattern (8px) used in the gap between the two buttons. It fixes vector-im/element-web#23060 ([\#9195](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9195)). Contributed by @gefgu.
+ * Fix url preview AXE and layout issue & add percy test ([\#9189](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9189)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23083.
+ * Wrap long space names ([\#9201](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9201)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23095.
+ * Attempt to fix `Failed to execute 'removeChild' on 'Node'` ([\#9196](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9196)).
+ * Fix soft crash around space hierarchy changing between spaces ([\#9191](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9191)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#14613.
+ * Fix soft crash around room view store metrics ([\#9190](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9190)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#14361.
+ * Fix the same person appearing multiple times when searching for them. ([\#9177](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9177)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#22851.
+ * Fix space panel subspace indentation going missing ([\#9167](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9167)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23049.
+ * Fix invisible power levels tile when showing hidden events ([\#9162](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9162)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23013.
+ * Space panel accessibility improvements ([\#9157](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9157)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#22995.
+ * Fix inverted logic for showing UserWelcomeTop component ([\#9164](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9164)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23037.
+
 Changes in [3.52.0](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.52.0) (2022-08-16)
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