The 1.7.0 release comes with fancy new features and a polished user interface
Merging features
Splitting of a feature has been possible for quite some time. Now the merging of features of multipolygon-layer is possible as well. Select them and merge them - easy like that. The first selected feature gets the new geometry and keeps its attributes.
Filters in the Value Relation Widget
Using filters in the value relation drop down can increase the efficiency in selecting the correct value. It can be configured by expressions in QGIS, so it's possible to make the content of the drop down depending on the values entered previously in other fields.
Go to coordinates in the Search
The search has not only been improved in its appearance. It's handling is made much more comfortable. Like a button to clear the text or easy opening and closing.
But additionally there is the possibility to jump to coordinates.
QML and HTML Widget
QML and HTML widgets are now supported. This opens wide possibilities for showing information about the attributes interactive in the feature form. As well as charts and diagrams.
GUI polishing
Some interface components have been polished, like the layer property dialog and the handling of the feature list on selection.