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@@ -1,3 +1,15 @@
+2.3.16 (2016-XX-XX)
+-------------------
+
+New features
+ - [eas] initial support for server-side mailbox search operations
+
+Enhancements
+ -
+
+Bug fixes
+ -
+
 2.3.15 (2016-09-14)
 ------------------