diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 65de969..408c2eb 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+v9 - October 2020
+=================
+
+* Split the drawing area in several layers (performance)
+* Start a new line with "Shift + Enter" (text tool)
+
 v8.1 - October 2020
 ===================
 
diff --git a/metadata.json b/metadata.json
index 7846d9c..e620616 100644
--- a/metadata.json
+++ b/metadata.json
@@ -18,5 +18,5 @@
         "3.36",
         "3.38"
     ],
-    "version": 8.1
+    "version": 9
 }