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 * `summarize()` supports more complex expressions, and correctly handles cases where column names are reused in expressions. 
 * The `na_matches` argument to the `dplyr::*_join()` functions is now supported. This argument controls whether `NA` values are considered equal when joining. (#41358)
 
-# arrow 16.0.0
+# arrow 16.1.0
 
 ## New features