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+Changes in [1.9.10-rc.1](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.10-rc.1) (2022-01-26)
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+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Enable posthog on app.element.io ([\#20539](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/pull/20539)).
+ * Tweak room list header menu for when space is active ([\#7577](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7577)). Fixes #20601.
+ * Tweak light hover & active color for bubble layout ([\#7626](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7626)). Fixes #19475.
+ * De-labs Metaspaces ([\#7613](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7613)).
+ * De-labs Message Bubbles layout ([\#7612](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7612)).
+ * Add customisation point for mxid display ([\#7595](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7595)).
+ * Add labs flag for default open right panel ([\#7618](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7618)). Fixes #20666.
+ * Tweak copy for the Sidebar tab in User Settings ([\#7578](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7578)). Fixes #20619.
+ * Make widgets not reload (persistent) between center and top container  ([\#7575](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7575)). Fixes #20596. Contributed by @toger5.
+ * Don't render a bubble around emotes in bubble layout ([\#7573](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7573)). Fixes #20617.
+ * Add ability to switch between voice & video in calls ([\#7155](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7155)). Fixes #18619. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Re-renable Share option for location messages ([\#7596](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7596)).
+ * Make room ID copyable ([\#7600](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7600)). Fixes #20675. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Improve the look of the keyboard settings tab ([\#7562](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7562)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add tooltips to emoji in messages ([\#7592](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7592)). Fixes #9911 and #20661. Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Improve redundant tooltip on send button in forward dialog ([\#7594](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7594)). Contributed by @twigleingrid.
+ * Allow downloads from widgets. ([\#7502](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7502)). Contributed by @Fox32.
+ * Parse matrix-schemed URIs ([\#7453](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7453)).
+ * Show a tile at beginning of visible history ([\#5887](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/5887)). Fixes #16818 #16679 and #19888. Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Enable the polls feature ([\#7581](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7581)).
+ * Display general marker on non-self location shares ([\#7574](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7574)).
+ * Improve/add notifications for location and poll events ([\#7552](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7552)). Fixes #20561. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Upgrade linkify to v3.0 ([\#7282](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7282)). Fixes #17133 #16825 and #5808. Contributed by @Palid.
+ * Update sidebar icon from Compound ([\#7572](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7572)). Fixes #20615.
+ * Replace home icon with new one ([\#7571](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7571)). Fixes #20606.
+ * Make the `Keyboard Shortcuts` dialog into a settings tab ([\#7198](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7198)). Fixes #19866. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add setting for enabling location sharing ([\#7547](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7547)).
+ * Add a developer mode 'view source' button to crashed event tiles ([\#7537](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7537)).
+ * Replace `kick` terminology with `Remove from chat` ([\#7469](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7469)). Fixes #9547.
+ * Render events as extensible events (behind labs) ([\#7462](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7462)).
+ * Render Jitsi (and other sticky widgets) in PiP container, so it can be dragged and the "jump to room functionality" is provided ([\#7450](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7450)). Fixes #15682. Contributed by @toger5.
+ * Allow bubble layout in Thread View ([\#7478](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7478)). Fixes #20419.
+ * Make LocationPicker appearance cleaner ([\#7516](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7516)).
+ * Limit max-width for bubble layout to 1200px ([\#7458](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7458)). Fixes #18072.
+ * Improve look of call events in bubble layout ([\#7445](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7445)). Fixes #20324. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Make files & voice memos in bubble layout match colouring ([\#7457](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7457)). Fixes #20326.
+ * Allow cancelling events whilst they are encrypting ([\#7483](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7483)). Fixes #17726.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Load light theme prior to HTML export to ensure it is present ([\#7643](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7643)). Fixes #20276.
+ * Fix soft-crash when hanging up Jitsi via PIP ([\#7645](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7645)). Fixes #20766.
+ * Fix RightPanelStore assuming isViewingRoom is false on load ([\#7642](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7642)).
+ * Correctly handle Room.timeline events which have a nullable `Room` ([\#7635](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7635)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#9490.
+ * Translate keyboard shortcut alternate key names ([\#7633](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7633)). Fixes #20739.
+ * Fix unfocused paste handling and focus return for file uploads ([\#7625](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7625)).
+ * Changed MacOS hotkey for GoToHome view. ([\#7631](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7631)). Contributed by @aj-ya.
+ * Fix issue with the new composer EmojiPart which caused infinite loops ([\#7629](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7629)). Fixes #20746.
+ * Upgrade linkifyjs to fix schemes as domain prefixes ([\#7628](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7628)). Fixes #20720.
+ * Show bubble tile timestamps for bubble layout inside the bubble ([\#7622](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7622)). Fixes #20562.
+ *  Improve taken username warning in registration for when request fails ([\#7621](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7621)).
+ * Avoid double dialog after clicking to remove a public room ([\#7604](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7604)). Fixes #20681. Contributed by @c-cal.
+ * Fix space member list right panel state ([\#7617](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7617)). Fixes #20716.
+ * Fall back to legacy analytics for guest users ([\#7616](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7616)).
+ * Always emit a space filter update when the space is actually changed ([\#7611](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7611)). Fixes #20664.
+ * Enlarge emoji in composer ([\#7602](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7602)). Fixes #20665 #15635 and #20688. Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Disable location sharing button on Desktop ([\#7590](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7590)).
+ * Make pills more natural to navigate around ([\#7607](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7607)). Fixes #20678. Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Fix excessive padding on inline images ([\#7605](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7605)). Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Prevent pills from being split by formatting actions ([\#7606](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7606)). Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Fix translation of "powerText" ([\#7603](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7603)). Contributed by @c-cal.
+ * Unhide display names when switching back to modern layout ([\#7601](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7601)). Fixes #20676. Contributed by @robintown.
+ * Fix space member list not opening ([\#7609](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7609)). Fixes #20679. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix translation for the "Add room" tooltip ([\#7532](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7532)). Contributed by @c-cal.
+ * Make the close button of the location share dialog visible in high-contrast theme ([\#7597](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7597)).
+ * Cancel pending events in virtual room when call placed ([\#7583](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7583)). Fixes #17594.
+ * Fix alignment of unread badge in thread list ([\#7582](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7582)). Fixes #20643.
+ * Fix left positioned tooltips being wrong and offset by fixed value ([\#7551](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7551)).
+ * Fix MAB overlapping or overflowing in bubbles layout and threads regressions ([\#7569](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7569)). Fixes #20403 and #20404.
+ * Fix wrong icon being used for appearance tab in space preferences dialog ([\#7570](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7570)). Fixes #20608.
+ * Fix `/jumptodate` using wrong MSC feature flag ([\#7563](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7563)).
+ * Ensure maps show up in replies and threads, by creating unique IDs ([\#7568](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7568)).
+ * Differentiate between hover and roving focus in spotlight dialog ([\#7564](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7564)). Fixes #20597.
+ * Fix timeline jumping issues related to bubble layout ([\#7529](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7529)). Fixes #20302.
+ * Start a conference in a room with 2 people + invitee rather than a 1:1 call ([\#7557](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7557)). Fixes #1202. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Wait for initial profile load before displaying widget ([\#7556](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7556)).
+ * Make widgets and calls span across the whole room width when using bubble layout ([\#7553](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7553)). Fixes #20560. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Always show right panel after setting a card ([\#7544](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7544)). Contributed by @toger5.
+ * Support deserialising HR tags for editing ([\#7543](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7543)). Fixes #20553.
+ * Refresh ThreadView after React state has been updated ([\#7539](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7539)). Fixes #20549.
+ * Set initial zoom level to 1 to make zooming to location faster ([\#7541](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7541)).
+ * truncate room name on pip header ([\#7538](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7538)).
+ * Prevent enter to send edit weirdness when no change has been made ([\#7522](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7522)). Fixes #20507.
+ * Allow using room pills in slash commands ([\#7513](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7513)). Fixes #20343.
+
 Changes in [1.9.9](https://github.com/vector-im/element-web/releases/tag/v1.9.9) (2022-01-17)
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