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+# 4.0.1
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+## Summary
+
+The v4.0.1 release is a patch release that addresses a regression in the v4.0.0 release. The fix makes pinch zooming work again properly when the two fingers are not placed on the screen at the same time.
+
+See the [v4.0.0 release notes](https://github.com/openlayers/openlayers/releases/tag/v4.0.0) for details on upgrading from v3.20.x.
+
+## Fix
+
+ * [#6486](https://github.com/openlayers/openlayers/pull/6486) - Do not set center when touches count has changed ([@ahocevar](https://github.com/ahocevar))