diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 7eff2fadf..895ad0a00 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+### Version 1.19.0
+* Added 'App Shortcuts' to quickly access frequent contacts
+* Use DNSSEC to verify hostname instead of domain in certificate
+* Setting to enable Heads-up notifications
+
 ### Version 1.18.5
 * colorize send button only after history is caught up
 * improved MAM catchup strategy
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 49269cc7d..45880a936 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -56,8 +56,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 14
         targetSdkVersion 25
-        versionCode 217
-        versionName "1.18.5"
+        versionCode 220
+        versionName "1.19.0-beta.2"
         archivesBaseName += "-$versionName"
         applicationId "eu.siacs.conversations"
     }