diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
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--- a/CHANGELOG.md
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@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+Changes in [1.11.79](https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.11.79) (2024-10-01)
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+* No changes
+
+## ✨ Features
+
+* [Backport staging] Allow joining calls and video rooms without enabling the labs flags ([#106](https://github.com/element-hq/matrix-react-sdk/pull/106)). Contributed by @RiotRobot.
+
+
+
 Changes in [1.11.78](https://github.com/element-hq/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.11.78) (2024-09-24)
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 * No changes
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     "name": "element-desktop",
     "productName": "Element",
     "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
-    "version": "1.11.78",
+    "version": "1.11.79",
     "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
     "author": "Element",
     "homepage": "https://element.io",