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+Changes in [3.37.0-rc.1](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.37.0-rc.1) (2021-12-14)
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+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Always unhide widgets on layout change (pinning a widget) ([\#7299](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7299)).
+ * Update status message in the member list and user info panel when it is changed ([\#7338](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7338)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20127. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Iterate space panel toggle collapse interaction ([\#7335](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7335)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20079.
+ * Spotlight search labs ([\#7116](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7116)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19530.
+ * Put room settings form elements in fieldsets ([\#7311](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7311)).
+ * Add descriptions to ambiguous links for screen readers ([\#7310](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7310)).
+ * Make tooltips keyboard accessible ([\#7281](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7281)).
+ * Iterate room context menus for DMs ([\#7308](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7308)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19527.
+ * Update space panel expand mechanism ([\#7230](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7230)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17993.
+ * Add CSS variable to make the UI gaps consistent and fix the resize handle position ([\#7234](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7234)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19904 and vector-im/element-web#19938.
+ * Custom location sharing. ([\#7185](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7185)).
+ * Simple static location sharing ([\#7135](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7135)).
+ * Finish sending pending messages before leaving room ([\#7276](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7276)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#4702.
+ * Dropdown follow wai-aria practices for expanding on arrow keys ([\#7277](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7277)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#3687.
+ * Expose PL control for pinned events when lab enabled ([\#7278](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7278)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#5396.
+ * In People & Favourites metaspaces always show all rooms ([\#7288](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7288)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20048.
+ * Don't allow calls when the connection the server has been lost ([\#7287](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7287)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#2096. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Analytics opt in for posthog ([\#6936](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6936)).
+ * Don't inhibit current room notifications if user has Modal open ([\#7274](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7274)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#1118.
+ * Remove the `Screen sharing is here!` dialog ([\#7266](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7266)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#18824. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Make composer buttons react to settings without having to change room ([\#7264](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7264)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20011.
+ * Decorate view keyboard shortcuts link as a link ([\#7260](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7260)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20007.
+ * Improve ease of focusing on Room list Search ([\#7255](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7255)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7017.
+ * Autofocus device panel entry when renaming device ([\#7249](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7249)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19984.
+ * Update Space Panel scrollable region ([\#7245](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7245)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19978.
+ * Replace breadcrumbs with recently viewed menu ([\#7073](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7073)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19528.
+ * Tweaks to informational architecture 1.1 ([\#7052](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7052)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19526, vector-im/element-web#19379, vector-im/element-web#17792, vector-im/element-web#16450, vector-im/element-web#19881, vector-im/element-web#19892, vector-im/element-web#19300, vector-im/element-web#19324, vector-im/element-web#17307, vector-im/element-web#17468 vector-im/element-web#19932 and vector-im/element-web#19956.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Fix accessibility regressions ([\#7336](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7336)).
+ * Debounce User Info start dm "Message" button ([\#7357](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7357)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#7763.
+ * Fix thread filter being cut-off on narrow screens ([\#7354](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7354)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20146.
+ * Fix upgraded rooms wrongly showing up in spotlight ([\#7341](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7341)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20141.
+ * Show votes in replied-to polls (pass in getRelationsForEvent) ([\#7345](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7345)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20153.
+ * Keep all previously approved widget capabilities when requesting new capabilities ([\#7340](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7340)). Contributed by @dhenneke.
+ * Only show poll previews when the polls feature is enabled ([\#7331](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7331)).
+ * don't collapse spaces in inline code blocks (https ([\#7328](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7328)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#6051. Contributed by @HarHarLinks.
+ * No-op action:join if the user is already invited for scalar ([\#7334](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7334)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20134.
+ * Don't show polls in timeline if polls are disabled ([\#7332](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7332)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20130.
+ * Don't send a poll response event if you are voting for your current c… ([\#7326](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7326)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20129.
+ * Don't show options button when the user can't modify widgets ([\#7324](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7324)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20114. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add vertical spacing between buttons when they go over multiple lines ([\#7314](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7314)). Contributed by @twigleingrid.
+ * Improve accessibility of opening space create menu ([\#7316](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7316)).
+ * Correct tab order in room preview dialog ([\#7302](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7302)).
+ * Fix favourites and people metaspaces not rendering their content ([\#7315](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7315)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20070.
+ * Make clear button images visible in high contrast theme ([\#7306](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7306)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19931.
+ * Fix html exporting and improve output size ([\#7312](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7312)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19436 vector-im/element-web#20107 and vector-im/element-web#19441.
+ * Fix textual message stripping new line ([\#7239](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7239)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#15320. Contributed by @renancleyson-dev.
+ * Fix issue with room list resizer getting clipped in firefox ([\#7303](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7303)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20076.
+ * Fix wrong indentation with nested ordered list unnesting list on edit ([\#7300](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7300)). Contributed by @renancleyson-dev.
+ * Fix input field behaviour inside context menus ([\#7293](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7293)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19881.
+ * Corrected the alignment of the Edit button on LoginPage. ([\#7292](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7292)). Contributed by @ankur12-1610.
+ * Allow sharing manual location without giving location permission ([\#7295](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7295)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20065. Contributed by @tulir.
+ * Make emoji picker search placeholder localizable ([\#7294](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7294)).
+ * Fix jump to bottom on message send ([\#7280](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7280)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19859. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix: Warning: Unsupported style property pointer-events. Did you mean pointerEvents? ([\#7291](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7291)).
+ * Add edits and replies to the right panel timeline & prepare the timelineCard to share code with threads ([\#7262](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7262)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20012 and vector-im/element-web#19928.
+ * Fix labs exploding when lab group is empty ([\#7290](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7290)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20051.
+ * Update URL when room aliases are modified ([\#7289](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7289)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#1616 and vector-im/element-web#1925.
+ * Render mini user menu for when space panel is disabled ([\#7258](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7258)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19998.
+ * When accepting DM from People metaspace don't switch to Home ([\#7272](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7272)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19995.
+ * Fix CallPreview `room is null` ([\#7265](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7265)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19990, vector-im/element-web#19972, matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#7004 matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#6991 and matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#6964.
+ * Fixes more instances of double-translation ([\#7259](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7259)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20010.
+ * Fix video calls ([\#7256](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7256)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#20008. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix broken i18n in Forgot & Change password ([\#7252](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7252)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19989.
+ * Fix setBotPower to not use `.content` ([\#7179](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7179)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19845.
+ * Break long words in pinned messages to prevent overflow ([\#7251](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7251)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19985.
+ * Disallow sending empty feedbacks ([\#7240](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7240)).
+ * Fix wrongly sized default sub-space icons in space panel ([\#7243](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7243)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19973.
+ * Hide clear cache and reload button if crash is before client init ([\#7242](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7242)). Fixes matrix-org/element-web-rageshakes#6996.
+ * Fix automatic space switching wrongly going via Home for room aliases ([\#7247](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7247)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19974.
+ * Fix links being parsed as markdown links improperly ([\#7200](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7200)). Contributed by @Palid.
+
 Changes in [3.36.1](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.36.1) (2021-12-13)
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