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+# 2.0.0-alpha.53 (2016-01-27)
+
+### Features
+
+* Normalize how `ion-item` and inner inputs/avatars/icons/etc are written
+* Only one type of `ion-item`, rather than every input also having a similar structure
+* Multiple inputs can be placed inside of an `ion-item`
+* Allow avatars/thumbnails/icons next to checkbox/radio/toggle/select/input
+* Inputs can be stand-alone components, and not required within an `ion-item`
+
+
+### Breaking Changes
+
+* Inputs are now placed inside of `ion-item`
+* Inputs do not come with their own label
+* `ion-item-content` has been replaced with `ion-label`
+* Native HTML `` and `