18.9-rc-1

WordPress

• [*] Block editor: Fixed an issue causing the editor to load indefinitely when sharing text from other apps or reblogging a post [#15697]
• [*] Added new About screen where the user can rate and share the app, visit our Twitter profile and blog, view other apps, and more. [#15631]
• [**] Block editor: Fix undo/redo functionality in links when applying text format. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4290]
• [*] Block editor: Preformatted block: Fix an issue where the background color is not showing up for standard themes. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4292]
• [**] Block editor: Update Gallery Block to default to the new format and auto-convert old galleries to the new format. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4315]
• [***] Block editor: Highlight text: Enables color customization for specific text within a Paragraph block. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4175]
• [**] Reader: added a comment snippet below the post content; follow the conversation from there, then go to full comments to like and get involved. [#15705]

Jetpack

• [*] Block editor: Fixed an issue causing the editor to load indefinitely when sharing text from other apps or reblogging a post [#15697]
• [*] Added new About screen where the user can rate and share the app, visit our Twitter profile and blog, view other apps, and more. [#15631]
• [**] Block editor: Fix undo/redo functionality in links when applying text format. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4290]
• [*] Block editor: Preformatted block: Fix an issue where the background color is not showing up for standard themes. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4292]
• [**] Block editor: Update Gallery Block to default to the new format and auto-convert old galleries to the new format. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4315]
• [***] Block editor: Highlight text: Enables color customization for specific text within a Paragraph block. [wordpress-mobile/gutenberg-mobile#4175]