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+Changes in [3.96.0](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.96.0) (2024-03-26)
+=====================================================================================================
+## ✨ Features
+
+* Change user permission by using a new apply button ([#12346](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12346)). Contributed by @florianduros.
+* Mark as Unread ([#12254](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12254)). Contributed by @dbkr.
+* Refine the colors of some more components ([#12343](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12343)). Contributed by @robintown.
+* TAC: Order rooms by most recent after notification level ([#12329](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12329)). Contributed by @florianduros.
+* Make EC widget theme reactive - Update widget url when the theme changes ([#12295](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12295)). Contributed by @toger5.
+* Refine styles of menus, toasts, popovers, and modals ([#12332](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12332)). Contributed by @robintown.
+* Element Call: fix widget shown while its still loading (`waitForIframeLoad=false`) ([#12292](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12292)). Contributed by @toger5.
+* Improve Forward Dialog a11y by switching to roving tab index interactions ([#12306](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12306)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
+* Call guest access link creation to join calls as a non registered user via the EC SPA ([#12259](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12259)). Contributed by @toger5.
+* Use `strong` element to semantically denote visually emphasised content ([#12320](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12320)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
+* Handle up/down arrow keys as well as left/right for horizontal toolbars for improved a11y ([#12305](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12305)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* [Backport staging] Remove the glass border from modal spinners ([#12369](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12369)). Contributed by @RiotRobot.
+* Fix incorrect check for private read receipt support ([#12348](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12348)). Contributed by @tulir.
+* TAC: Fix hover state when expanded ([#12337](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12337)). Contributed by @florianduros.
+* Fix the image view ([#12341](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12341)). Contributed by @robintown.
+* Use correct push rule to evaluate room-wide mentions ([#12318](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12318)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
+* Reset power selector on API failure to prevent state mismatch ([#12319](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12319)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
+* Fix spotlight opening in TAC ([#12315](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12315)). Contributed by @florianduros.
+
+
 Changes in [3.95.0](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.95.0) (2024-03-14)
 =====================================================================================================
 ## 🐛 Bug Fixes
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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 {
     "name": "matrix-react-sdk",
-    "version": "3.96.0-rc.0",
+    "version": "3.96.0",
     "description": "SDK for matrix.org using React",
     "author": "matrix.org",
     "repository": {