diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 3e75b38b..69009839 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+1.69:
+
+* Use the latest Galaxy Zoo surveys.
+  (Gama 12, SDSS Lost Set, and Illustris.)
+
 1.68
 
 * Use the latest Galaxy Zoo surveys.
diff --git a/app/build.gradle b/app/build.gradle
index e770332d..080eac9b 100644
--- a/app/build.gradle
+++ b/app/build.gradle
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 14
         targetSdkVersion 25
-        versionCode 68
-        versionName '1.68'
+        versionCode 69
+        versionName '1.69'
 
         // Suggested here: https://developer.android.com/topic/libraries/testing-support-library/index.html
         testInstrumentationRunner "android.support.test.runner.AndroidJUnitRunner"