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 ## [1.44.0-rc.3] - 2026-04-29
 
-> **🧪 Release Candidate:** This is `1.44.0-rc1` — a release candidate for `1.44.0`. It is distributed as a draft release only and does not push via the auto-updater. Test feedback welcome before the final tag.
+> **🧪 Release Candidate:** This is `1.44.0-rc.3` — a release candidate for `1.44.0`. It is distributed as a draft release only and does not push via the auto-updater. Test feedback welcome before the final tag.
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 ## Highlights