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+Changes in Element v1.6.40 (2025-06-02)
+=======================================
+
+- Bump org.matrix.rustcomponents:crypto-android to 0.11.0 ([#9036](https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/pull/9036))
+
 Changes in Element v1.6.38 (2025-05-27)
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+Main changes in this version: Bump SDK library.
+Full changelog: https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/releases