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+Changes in Element v1.6.28 (2025-01-13)
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+
+- Start sunsetting the application: prevent creation of new accounts on server with MAS support, and redirect users to Element X. ([#8983](https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/pull/8983))
+- Sync strings. ([#8986](https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/pull/8986))
+
+
 Changes in Element v1.6.26 (2024-12-20)
 =======================================
 
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+Main changes in this version: Redirect user to Element X when they want to create accounts on server with MAS support.
+Full changelog: https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/releases