Regarding the release 2.9.0

[OmegaStarScream]

The changelog from the GitHub repository:

Code:

# Release 2.9 - Independence
  * Blockchain fork detection and management:
    - The SPV module will download and verify block headers from
      multiple branches
    - Branching points are located using binary search
- The desired branch of a fork can be selected using the network dialog

I believe this version was announced way before BIP91 lock in. Bitcoin Unlimited seem to be pretty much dead at this point, but there is this Bitcoin Cash that is going to happen no matter what, from my understanding. Is the upcoming Electrum update going to cover this? It will detect forks no matter what rules they use (ABC, BU, etc.)?

I did read the post on the documentation regarding the hardfork but I believe that won't be needed as he will release this version (If he (Thomas) manage to do so before 1st august) that will makes things easier for us. If that's indeed the case, what control we will have? we will be able to spend the two different coins as we wish to with a click of a button?

[Abdussamad]

There could still be a segwit2x fork a few months down the road.

[kolloh]

It looks like it will support automatic fork detection? Seems like it should be able to detect any fork. That seems pretty awesome if it works like that.

[OmegaStarScream]

There could still be a segwit2x fork a few months down the road.

I know that. I was asking If electrum's new update is going to support any fork? In other words, It will take BCC in consideration or not? If yes, we will have two balances on the wallet and can spend the one we want without being afraid of losing coins on both chains?