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-Overview of Changes in GTK+ 3.24.40, xx-xx-xxxx
+Overview of Changes in GTK+ 3.24.40, 17-01-2024
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+* GtkEmojiChooser:
+ - Update to CLDR v44
+ - Add more translations
+
+* GtkGestures:
+ - Preserve accuracy when translating events
+
+* X11
+ - Support 'virtual' XRANDR monitors
+
+* MacOs:
+ - Use consistent event coordinates
+
+* Translation updates:
+ Georgian
+ Hebrew
+ Swedish
+
+
 Overview of Changes in GTK+ 3.24.39, 19-12-2023
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