diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 63dad40..a7635f2 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 This file lists notable changes in each release. For the full history of all
 changes, see ChangeLog.
 
+version 0.5.1:
+- Add max_tries and timeout arguments to PAM module
+- Add ability to require the fingerprint for enrolled users
+- Add "-f <finger>" option to enroll utilities
+
 version 0.5.0:
 - Don't use a device name if there's only one reader
 - Avoid possible crash when trying to login without devices
diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index ca492d7..ba6fcc1 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-AC_INIT([fprintd], [0.5.0])
+AC_INIT([fprintd], [0.5.1])
 AM_INIT_AUTOMAKE([1.11 dist-xz no-dist-gzip check-news])
 AC_CONFIG_SRCDIR([src/main.c])
 AC_CONFIG_HEADERS([config.h])