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+Changes in [1.12.6](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/releases/tag/v1.12.6) (2025-12-03)
+================================================================================================
+This release fixes a bug where 1:1 calling was incorrectly not available if no Element Call focus was set.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+
+* Add option to pick call options for voice calls. ([#31413](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/pull/31413)).
+
 Changes in [1.12.5](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/releases/tag/v1.12.5) (2025-12-02)
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 ## ✨ Features
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 {
     "name": "element-web",
-    "version": "1.12.5",
+    "version": "1.12.6",
     "description": "Element: the future of secure communication",
     "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
     "repository": {