diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 4deaff0a3..7258a7bd5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Delta Chat Android Changelog
 
-## v2.5.0
+## v2.6.0
 
 * Profiles focus on recognizing contacts
 * See the number of media directly in the profile, no need to tap around
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 * Allow to sort profiles up in the profile switcher
 * Add new option to create unencrypted email thread
 * Green checkmarks are removed where they mostly refer to guaranteed encryption, which is the default now. They are still used for profile's "Introduced by"
-* Update to core 2.5.0
+* Update to core 2.6.0
 
 ## v1.58.4
 2025-05
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 2fc855ed6..402dafab4 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ android {
     useLibrary 'org.apache.http.legacy'
 
     defaultConfig {
-        versionCode 725
-        versionName "2.5.0"
+        versionCode 726
+        versionName "2.6.0"
 
         applicationId "com.b44t.messenger"
         multiDexEnabled true