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-## Opentrons Robot Software Changes in [!!EDIT ME WITH THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF THE NEXT RELEASE!!]
+## Opentrons Robot Software Changes in 7.2.0
 
-### HTTP API
+Welcome to the v7.2.0 release of the Opentrons robot software!
+
+This update may take longer than usual if your robot has a lot of long protocols and runs stored on it. Allow *approximately 25 minutes* for your robot to restart. This delay will only happen once.
+
+If you don't care about preserving your labware offsets and run history, you can avoid the delay by clearing your runs and protocols before starting this update. Go to **Robot Settings** > **Device Reset** and select **Clear protocol run history**.
+
+### Improved Features
 
 - In the `/runs/commands`, `/maintenance_runs/commands`, and `/protocols` endpoints, the `dispense` command will now return an error if you try to dispense more than you've aspirated, instead of silently clamping.
-- The `/notifications/subscribe` WebSocket endpoint has been removed. See https://github.com/Opentrons/opentrons/pull/14280 for details.
 - The `/runs/commands` endpoints are significantly faster when you request a small number of commands from a stored run.
 
-### Other Changes
-
-- The `notify_server` Python package has been removed. See https://github.com/Opentrons/opentrons/pull/14280 for details.
+### Bug Fixes
 
-### Upgrade Notes
+- The Flex Gripper will no longer pick up large labware that could collide with tips held by an adjoining pipette.
 
-This update may take longer than usual if your robot has a lot of long protocols and runs stored on it. Allow **approximately 25 minutes** for your robot to restart. This delay will only happen once.
+### Removals
 
-If you don't care about preserving your labware offsets and run history, you can avoid the delay. Clear your runs and protocols before starting this update. Go to **Robot Settings** > **Device Reset** and select **Clear protocol run history**.
+- Removed the `notify_server` Python package and `/notifications/subscribe` WebSocket endpoint, as they were never fully used.
 
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diff --git a/app-shell/build/release-notes.md b/app-shell/build/release-notes.md
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+## Opentrons App Changes in 7.2.0
+
+Welcome to the v7.2.0 release of the Opentrons App!
+
+The Linux version of the Opentrons App now requires Ubuntu 20.04 or newer.
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- The OT-2 now accurately calculates the position of the Thermocycler. If you previously compensated for the incorrect position with labware offsets, re-run Labware Position Check to avoid pipette crashes.
+
+---
+
 ## Opentrons App Changes in 7.1.1
 
 Welcome to the v7.1.1 release of the Opentrons App!