diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 40e3131b..6bcbcea0 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,4 +1,12 @@
 
+Version 0.5.3
+-------------
+
+- Downloads are now cancellable.
+- Fixed an issue with parsing some appcasts (#123).
+- Verify UpdateTempDir's validity before deleting it.
+
+
 Version 0.5.2
 -------------
 
diff --git a/include/winsparkle-version.h b/include/winsparkle-version.h
index 6c63ff20..6f777f56 100644
--- a/include/winsparkle-version.h
+++ b/include/winsparkle-version.h
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 
 #define WIN_SPARKLE_VERSION_MAJOR   0
 #define WIN_SPARKLE_VERSION_MINOR   5
-#define WIN_SPARKLE_VERSION_MICRO   2
+#define WIN_SPARKLE_VERSION_MICRO   3
 
 /**
     Checks if WinSparkle version is at least @a major.@a minor.@a micro.