Welcome the long-awaited [Qdrant 1.7.0 release](https://github.com/qdrant/qdrant/releases/tag/v1.7.0). This release brings some brand-new features that we are excited to share!
In this video Qdrant CTO explains Custom Sharding in the new Qdrant update. You can now decide which points should be stored on which shard.
See other release videos for updates on:
1. Sparse vectors: do you want to use keyword-based search? Support for sparse vectors is finally here!
2. Discovery API: an entirely new way of using vectors for restricted search and exploration.
3. Snapshot-based shard transfer: a new option for moving shards between nodes.
Do you see something missing? Your feedback drives the development of Qdrant, so do not hesitate to [join our Discord community](https://qdrant.to/discord) and help us build the best vector search engine out there!
