diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a8d3be3..c5d95f6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 Blitztext is a native Linux dictation tool that captures your voice, transcribes it locally with [faster-whisper](https://github.com/SYSTRAN/faster-whisper), optionally rewrites the text through an LLM, and types the result directly into whatever application has focus. Think macOS Dictation, but open-source, extensible, and designed for power users who want full control over their speech-to-text pipeline.
 
-> **Status:** Experimental open-source Linux/X11 desktop app (v1.1.0).
+> **Status:** Experimental open-source Linux/X11 desktop app (v1.3.0).
 > No hosted backend — bring your own models and endpoints.
 
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diff --git a/linux/CHANGELOG.md b/linux/CHANGELOG.md
index b3e4c24..cac3dcb 100644
--- a/linux/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/linux/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ The version is defined in [`blitztext/__init__.py`](blitztext/__init__.py).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.3.0] - 2026-06-07
+
 ### Added
 - **Pause wakeword (tray)**: a reversible "Pause wakeword" toggle appears in the
   system-tray menu when the wakeword is enabled. It pauses/resumes hands-free
diff --git a/linux/blitztext/__init__.py b/linux/blitztext/__init__.py
index 4f7343a..e450120 100644
--- a/linux/blitztext/__init__.py
+++ b/linux/blitztext/__init__.py
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ counterpart to the macOS Blitztext menu bar app: it runs natively on the host
 (not in a container) so it can type into any application via xdotool.
 """
 
-__version__ = "1.2.0"
+__version__ = "1.3.0"