diff --git a/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml b/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
index 92479183ac..e25a2c061e 100644
--- a/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/OsmAnd/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -247,6 +247,11 @@
 	\u2022 GPX split intervals with detailed info about your track\n\n
 	\u2022 Other improvements and bug fixes\n\n
 	</string>
+    <string name="release_2_8">
+	\u2022 Completely reworked map markers, with guideline, plan route\n\n
+	\u2022 Measure distance tool, with snap to road, and saving points as track\n\n
+	\u2022 OSM Live: bug fixes, fresh data on the server every 30 minutes, updates are used for navigation\n\n
+	</string>
     <string name="auto_split_recording_title">Auto-split recordings after gap</string>
     <string name="auto_split_recording_descr">Start new segment after gap of 6 min, new track after gap of 2 h, or new file after longer gap if date has changed.</string>
     <string name="rendering_attr_contourDensity_description">Contour lines density</string>
diff --git a/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/dialogs/WhatsNewDialogFragment.java b/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/dialogs/WhatsNewDialogFragment.java
index ae3c982caa..47d0eed7c4 100644
--- a/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/dialogs/WhatsNewDialogFragment.java
+++ b/OsmAnd/src/net/osmand/plus/dialogs/WhatsNewDialogFragment.java
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ public class WhatsNewDialogFragment extends DialogFragment {
 		final OsmandApplication osmandApplication = (OsmandApplication) getActivity().getApplication();
 		final String appVersion = Version.getAppVersion(osmandApplication);
 		builder.setTitle(getString(R.string.whats_new) + " " + appVersion)
-				.setMessage(getString(R.string.release_2_7))
+				.setMessage(getString(R.string.release_2_8))
 				.setNegativeButton(R.string.shared_string_close, null);
 		if (AppInitializer.LATEST_CHANGES_URL != null) {
 			builder.setPositiveButton(R.string.read_more, new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {