* 🦀 🔒 **The flag to enable the Rust crypto implementation is now set to `true` by default. This means that without any additional configuration every new login will use the new cryptography implementation.**
* Add Element call related functionality to new room header ([#12091](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12091)). Contributed by @toger5.
* Add labs flag for Threads Activity Centre ([#12137](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12137)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Refactor element call lobby + skip lobby ([#12057](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12057)). Contributed by @toger5.
* Hide the "Message" button in the sidebar if the CreateRooms components should not be shown ([#9271](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/9271)). Contributed by @dhenneke.
* Add notification dots to thread summary icons ([#12146](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12146)). Contributed by @dbkr.
## 🐛 Bug Fixes
* [Backport staging] Fix the StorageManger detecting a false positive consistency check when manually migrating to rust from labs ([#12230](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12230)). Contributed by @RiotRobot.
* Fix logout can take ages ([#12191](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12191)). Contributed by @BillCarsonFr.
* Fix `Mark all as read` in settings ([#12205](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12205)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Fix default thread notification of the new RoomHeader ([#12194](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12194)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Fix display of room notification debug info ([#12183](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12183)). Contributed by @dbkr.
* Deprecate welcome bot `welcome_user_id` support ([#26885](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/pull/26885)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
## ✨ Features
* Expose apps/widgets ([#12071](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12071)). Contributed by @charlynguyen.
* Enable the rust-crypto labs button ([#12114](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12114)). Contributed by @richvdh.
* Show a progress bar while migrating from legacy crypto ([#12104](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12104)). Contributed by @richvdh.
* Update Twemoji to Jdecked v15.0.3 ([#12147](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12147)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Change Quick Settings icon ([#12141](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12141)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Use Compound tooltips more widely ([#12128](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12128)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
## 🐛 Bug Fixes
* Fix OIDC bugs due to amnesiac stores forgetting OIDC issuer \& other data ([#12166](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12166)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix account management link for delegated auth OIDC setups ([#12144](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12144)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix Safari IME support ([#11016](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/11016)). Contributed by @SuperKenVery.
* Fix 1F97A and 1F979 in Twemoji COLR font ([#12177](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12177)).
## ✨ Features
* Expose apps/widgets ([#12071](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12071)). Contributed by @charlynguyen.
* Enable the rust-crypto labs button ([#12114](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12114)). Contributed by @richvdh.
* Show a progress bar while migrating from legacy crypto ([#12104](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12104)). Contributed by @richvdh.
* Update Twemoji to Jdecked v15.0.3 ([#12147](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12147)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Change Quick Settings icon ([#12141](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12141)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Use Compound tooltips more widely ([#12128](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12128)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
## 🐛 Bug Fixes
* Fix OIDC bugs due to amnesiac stores forgetting OIDC issuer \& other data ([#12166](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12166)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix account management link for delegated auth OIDC setups ([#12144](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12144)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix Safari IME support ([#11016](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/11016)). Contributed by @SuperKenVery.
* Fix CSS stacking context order determinism ([#26840](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/pull/26840)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
## ✨ Features
* Accessibility improvements around aria-labels and tooltips ([#12062](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12062)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Add RoomKnocksBar to RoomHeader ([#12077](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12077)). Contributed by @charlynguyen.
* Adjust tooltip side for DecoratedRoomAvatar to not obscure room name ([#12079](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12079)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Iterate landmarks around the app in order to improve a11y ([#12064](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12064)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Update element call embedding UI ([#12056](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12056)). Contributed by @toger5.
* Use Compound tooltips instead of homegrown in TextWithTooltip \& InfoTooltip ([#12052](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12052)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
## 🐛 Bug Fixes
* Fix regression around CSS stacking contexts and PIP widgets ([#12094](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12094)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix Identity Server terms accepting not working as expected ([#12109](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12109)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* fix: microphone and camera dropdown doesn't work In legacy call ([#12105](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12105)). Contributed by @muratersin.
* Revert "Set up key backup using non-deprecated APIs (#12005)" ([#12102](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12102)). Contributed by @BillCarsonFr.
* Fix regression around read receipt animation from refs changes ([#12100](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12100)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Added meaning full error message based on platform ([#12074](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12074)). Contributed by @Pankaj-SinghR.
* Fix editing event from search room view ([#11992](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/11992)). Contributed by @t3chguy.
* Fix timeline position when moving to a room and coming back ([#12055](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12055)). Contributed by @florianduros.
* Fix threaded reply playwright tests ([#12070](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12070)). Contributed by @dbkr.
* Element-R: fix repeated requests to enter 4S key during cross-signing reset ([#12059](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12059)). Contributed by @richvdh.
* Fix position of thumbnail in room timeline ([#12016](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/12016)). Contributed by @anoopw3bdev.
