diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 09b2aa820..e95578185 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ shows the current developments and future ideas.
 - Got a suggestion? [_Add your roadmap ideas_](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/new?&template=roadmap-request.md)
 - Want to contribute? [_Pick up a task!_](https://github.com/users/enricoros/projects/4/views/4) - _easy_ to _pro_
 
-### What's New in 1.7.0 · Dec 10, 2023 · Attachment Theory 🌟
+### What's New in 1.7.1 · Dec 11, 2023 · Attachment Theory 🌟
 
 - **Attachments System Overhaul**: Drag, paste, link, snap, text, images, PDFs and more. [#251](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/251)
 - **Desktop Webcam Capture**: Image capture now available as Labs feature. [#253](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/253)
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ shows the current developments and future ideas.
 - Optimized Voice Input and Performance
 - Latest Ollama and Oobabooga models
 - For developers: **Password Protection**: HTTP Basic Auth. [Learn How](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/blob/main/docs/deploy-authentication.md)
+- [1.7.1]: Improved Ollama chats. [#270](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/270)
 
 ### What's New in 1.6.0 - Nov 28, 2023
 
diff --git a/docs/changelog.md b/docs/changelog.md
index 90ef8bf11..5c24595c6 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.md
+++ b/docs/changelog.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ by release.
 - work in progress: [big-AGI open roadmap](https://github.com/users/enricoros/projects/4/views/2), [help here](https://github.com/users/enricoros/projects/4/views/4)
 - milestone: [1.8.0](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/milestone/8)
 
-### What's New in 1.7.0 · Dec 10, 2023 · Attachment Theory 🌟
+### What's New in 1.7.1 · Dec 11, 2023 · Attachment Theory 🌟
 
 - **Attachments System Overhaul**: Drag, paste, link, snap, text, images, PDFs and more. [#251](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/251)
 - **Desktop Webcam Capture**: Image capture now available as Labs feature. [#253](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/253)
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ by release.
 - Optimized Voice Input and Performance
 - Latest Ollama and Oobabooga models
 - For developers: **Password Protection**: HTTP Basic Auth. [Learn How](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/blob/main/docs/deploy-authentication.md)
+- [1.7.1]: Improved Ollama chats. [#270](https://github.com/enricoros/big-agi/issues/270)
 
 ### What's New in 1.6.0 - Nov 28, 2023 · Surf's Up
 
diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json
index 643cae195..890388f57 100644
--- a/package-lock.json
+++ b/package-lock.json
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "big-agi",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "big-agi",
-      "version": "1.7.0",
+      "version": "1.7.1",
       "hasInstallScript": true,
       "dependencies": {
         "@dqbd/tiktoken": "^1.0.7",
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c6326cae4..6c6f16d7f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "big-agi",
-  "version": "1.7.0",
+  "version": "1.7.1",
   "private": true,
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "next dev",
diff --git a/src/apps/news/news.data.tsx b/src/apps/news/news.data.tsx
index fa5a5f64f..583d48672 100644
--- a/src/apps/news/news.data.tsx
+++ b/src/apps/news/news.data.tsx
@@ -67,9 +67,10 @@ export const NewsItems: NewsItem[] = [
     ],
   },*/
   {
-    versionCode: '1.7.0',
+    versionCode: '1.7.1',
     versionName: 'Attachment Theory',
-    versionDate: new Date('2023-12-10T12:00:00Z'), // new Date().toISOString()
+    versionDate: new Date('2023-12-11T06:00:00Z'), // new Date().toISOString()
+    // versionDate: new Date('2023-12-10T12:00:00Z'), // 1.7.0
     items: [
       { text: <>Redesigned <B href={RIssues + '/251'}>attachments system</B>: drag, paste, link, snap, images, text, pdfs</> },
       { text: <>Desktop <B href={RIssues + '/253'}>webcam access</B> for direct image capture (Labs option)</> },
@@ -79,6 +80,7 @@ export const NewsItems: NewsItem[] = [
       { text: <>{platformAwareKeystrokes('Ctrl+Shift+O')}: quick access to model options</> },
       { text: <>Optimized voice input and performance</> },
       { text: <>Latest Ollama and Oobabooga models</> },
+      { text: <>1.7.1: Improved <B href={RIssues + '/270'}>Ollama chats</B></> },
     ],
   },
   {