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diff --git a/ell.changes b/ell.changes
index 0586834..3b58ef2 100644
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+-------------------------------------------------------------------
+Tue Feb 10 09:05:56 UTC 2026 - Luigi Baldoni <aloisio@gmx.com>
+
+- Update to version 0.81
+  * Fix issue with systemd watchdog protocol handling.
+
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
 Mon Oct 13 16:09:34 UTC 2025 - Luigi Baldoni <aloisio@gmx.com>
 
diff --git a/ell.spec b/ell.spec
index f025325..5472160 100644
--- a/ell.spec
+++ b/ell.spec
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 #
 # spec file for package ell
 #
-# Copyright (c) 2025 SUSE LLC and contributors
+# Copyright (c) 2026 SUSE LLC and contributors
 #
 # All modifications and additions to the file contributed by third parties
 # remain the property of their copyright owners, unless otherwise agreed
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 %define lname   libell0
 Name:           ell
-Version:        0.80
+Version:        0.81
 Release:        0
 Summary:        Wireless setup and cryptography library
 License:        LGPL-2.1-or-later