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+Changes in [1.11.17](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.11.17) (2022-12-21)
+=====================================================================================================
+
+## 🚨 BREAKING CHANGES
+ * This allows the update server to be entirely static, such as a CDN or object store, as defined at https ([\#461](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/pull/461)).
+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Enable threads by default ([\#9736](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9736)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19270 vector-im/element-web#21910 and vector-im/element-web#23946.
+ * Add inline code formatting to rich text editor ([\#9720](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9720)).
+ * Add emoji handling for plain text mode of the new rich text editor ([\#9727](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9727)).
+ * Overlay virtual room call events into main timeline ([\#9626](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9626)). Fixes vector-im/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](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9596)). Contributed by @GoodGuyMarco.
+ * Add emoji handling for rich text mode ([\#9661](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9661)).
+ * Add setting to hide bold notifications ([\#9705](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9705)).
+ * Further password reset flow enhancements ([\#9662](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9662)).
+ * Snooze the bulk unverified sessions reminder on dismiss ([\#9706](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9706)).
+ * Honor advanced audio processing settings when recording voice messages ([\#9610](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9610)). Contributed by @MrAnno.
+ * Improve the visual balance of bubble layout ([\#9704](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9704)).
+ * Add config setting to disable bulk unverified sessions nag ([\#9657](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9657)).
+ * Only display bulk unverified sessions nag when current sessions is verified ([\#9656](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9656)).
+ * Separate labs and betas more clearly ([\#8969](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/8969)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#22706.
+ * Show user an error if we fail to create a DM for verification. ([\#9624](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9624)).
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Prevent unnecessary m.direct updates ([\#9805](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9805)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#24059.
+ * Fix checkForPreJoinUISI for thread roots ([\#9803](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9803)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#24054.
+ * Load RTE components only when RTE labs is enabled ([\#9804](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9804)).
+ * Fix issue where thread panel did not update correctly ([\#9746](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9746)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23971.
+ * Remove async call to get virtual room from room load ([\#9743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9743)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23968.
+ * Check each thread for unread messages. ([\#9723](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9723)).
+ * Device manage - handle sessions that don't support encryption ([\#9717](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9717)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23722.
+ * Fix hover state for formatting buttons (Rich text editor) (fix vector-im/element-web/issues/23832) ([\#9715](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9715)).
+ * Don't allow group calls to be unterminated ([\#9710](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9710)).
+ * Fix replies to emotes not showing as inline ([\#9707](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9707)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23903.
+ * Update copy of 'Change layout' button to match Element Call ([\#9703](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9703)).
+ * Fix call splitbrains when switching between rooms ([\#9692](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9692)).
+ * bugfix: fix an issue where the Notifier would incorrectly fire for non-timeline events ([\#9664](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9664)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17263.
+ * Fix power selector being wrongly disabled for admins themselves ([\#9681](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9681)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#23882.
+ * Show day counts in call durations ([\#9641](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9641)).
+
 Changes in [1.11.16](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.11.16) (2022-12-06)
 =====================================================================================================
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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   "name": "element-desktop",
   "productName": "Element",
   "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
-  "version": "1.11.16",
+  "version": "1.11.17",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "Element",
   "repository": {