diff --git a/gnome-backgrounds.spec b/gnome-backgrounds.spec
index e4de130..b0cf2d5 100644
--- a/gnome-backgrounds.spec
+++ b/gnome-backgrounds.spec
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 %define majver %(echo %version | cut -d. -f1)
 Name:          gnome-backgrounds
-Version:       43.1
+Version:       44.0
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       Gnome desktop background pictures
 Group:         Graphical Desktop/Look 'n' feel
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ export DESTDIR=%{buildroot}
 #ChangeLog NEWS README
 
 %changelog
+* Mon Mar 20 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 44.0-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Thu Feb 16 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 43.1-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist