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 # Changelog
 
+# v1.48.1
+
+:bug: Bugs fixed:
+-  Squash merges is ON by default #8482 (switched to OFF)
+
+   This bug **breaks** backwards compatibility by causing all merged to be
+   squashed by default.
+
 # v1.48.0
 
+## :warning: Do **NOT** use version 1.48.0 :warning:
+
+It squashes merges by default, which is incorrect and a breaking change (#8482)
+
 :new: What's new:
 - Upgrade to Golang 1.23 (#8452)
 - Add "squash merge" support to merge API (#8464)