# istio_compatibility-profile-native-sidecar.yaml
apiVersion: release-notes/v2
kind: feature
area: installation

releaseNotes:
  - |
    **Added** `ENABLE_NATIVE_SIDECARS` Helm value in the compatibility profiles of Istio 1.24, 1.25, and 1.26, allowing users to disable the default enabling of native sidecars.