v1.8.0

✨ Features

• Show how long a call was on call tiles (#6570). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18405. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Add regional indicators to emoji picker (#6490). Fixes element-hq/element-web#14963. Contributed by robintown.
• Make call control buttons accessible to screen reader users (#6181). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18358. Contributed by pvagner.
• Skip sending a thumbnail if it is not a sufficient saving over the original (#6559). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17906.
• Increase PiP snapping speed (#6539). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18371. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Improve and move the incoming call toast (#6470). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17912. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Allow all of the URL schemes that Firefox allows (#6457). Contributed by aaronraimist.
• Improve bubble layout colors (#6452). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18081. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Spaces let users switch between Home and All Rooms behaviours (#6497). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18093.
• Support for MSC2285 (hidden read receipts) (#6390). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Group pinned message events with MELS (#6349). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17938. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Make version copiable (#6227). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17603 and element-hq/element-web#18329. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Improve voice messages uploading state (#6530). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18226 and element-hq/element-web#18224.
• Add surround with feature (#5510). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Improve call event tile wording (#6545). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18376. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Show an avatar/a turned off microphone icon for muted users (#6486). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Prompt user to leave rooms/subspaces in a space when leaving space (#6424). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18071.
• Add customisation point to override widget variables (#6455). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18035.
• Add support for screen sharing in 1:1 calls (#5992). Contributed by SimonBrandner.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Dismiss electron download toast when clicking Open (#18267). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18266.
• [Release] Fix glare related regressions (#6622). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• [Release] Fix PiP of held calls (#6612). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• [Release] Fix toast colors (#6607). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix [object Object] in Widget Permissions (#6560). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18384. Contributed by Palid.
• Fix right margin for events on IRC layout (#6542). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18354.
• Mirror only usermedia feeds (#6512). Fixes element-hq/element-web#5633. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix LogoutDialog warning + TypeScript migration (#6533).
• Fix the wrong font being used in the room topic field (#6527). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18339. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix inconsistent styling for links on hover (#6513). Contributed by janogarcia.
• Fix incorrect height for encoded placeholder images (#6514). Contributed by Palid.
• Fix call events layout for message bubble (#6465). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18144.
• Improve subspaces and some utilities around room/space creation (#6458). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18090 element-hq/element-web#18091 and element-hq/element-web#17256.
• Restore pointer cursor for SenderProfile in message bubbles (#6501). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18249.
• Fix issues with the Call View (#6472). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18221. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Align event list summary read receipts when using message bubbles (#6500). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18143.
• Better positioning for unbubbled events in timeline (#6477). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18132.
• Realign reactions row with messages in modern layout (#6491). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18118. Contributed by robintown.
• Fix CreateRoomDialog exploding when making public room outside of a space (#6492). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18275.
• Fix call crashing because element was undefined (#6488). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18270. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Upscale thumbnails to the container size (#6589). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18307.
• Fix create room dialog in spaces no longer adding to the space (#6587). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18465.
• Don't show a modal on call reject/user hangup (#6580). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fade Call View Buttons after componentDidMount (#6581). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18439. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix missing expand button on codeblocks (#6565). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18388. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• allow customizing the bubble layout colors (#6568). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18408. Contributed by benneti.
• Don't flash "Missed call" when accepting a call (#6567). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18404. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix clicking whitespaces on replies (#6571). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18327. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix disabled state for voice messages + send button tooltip (#6562). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18413.
• Fix voice feed being cut-off (#6550). Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix sizing issues of the screen picker (#6498). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18281. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Stop voice messages that are playing when starting a recording (#6563). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18410.
• Properly set style attribute on shared usercontent iframe (#6561). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18414.
• Null guard space inviter to prevent the app exploding (#6558).
• Make the ringing sound mutable/disablable (#6534). Fixes element-hq/element-web#15591. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix wrong cursor being used in PiP (#6551). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18383. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Re-pin Jitsi if the widget already exists (#6226). Fixes element-hq/element-web#17679. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix broken call notification regression (#6526). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18335. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• createRoom, only send join rule event if we have a join rule to put in it (#6516). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18301.
• Fix clicking pills inside replies (#6508). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18283. Contributed by SimonBrandner.
• Fix grecaptcha regression (#6503). Fixes element-hq/element-web#18284. Contributed by Palid.