Yes, you're right, the release notes does not have this fix included for one reason or another. I recorded the outbound connections using WireShark, and BitComet does not connect to any servers if all options are disabled, as it did in the earlier versions. I think it's a mistake made by the individual that has written this log. 
However, it does say "GUI Improved: new option in advanced setting page: query task comment and snapshot info automatically"
Disabling these two new options make it possible to seize all contact to BitComet servers. 
The Hash Reporting is enabled by default by the way.