diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 2100642857..cafd79c1e6 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,3 +1,60 @@
+Changes in [1.9.4](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.9.4) (2021-11-08)
+=================================================================================================
+
+## ✨ Features
+ * Improve the look of tooltips ([\#7049](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7049)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Improve the look of the spinner ([\#6083](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6083)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Polls: Creation form & start event ([\#7001](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7001)).
+ * Show a gray shield when encrypted by deleted session ([\#6119](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6119)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Silence some widgets for better screen reader presentation. ([\#7057](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7057)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * Make message separator more accessible. ([\#7056](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7056)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * Give each room directory entry the `listitem` role to correspond with the containing `list`. ([\#7035](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7035)). Contributed by @ndarilek.
+ * Implement RequiresClient capability for widgets ([\#7005](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7005)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#15744 and vector-im/element-web#15744.
+ * Respect the system high contrast setting when using system theme ([\#7043](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7043)).
+ * Remove redundant duplicate mimetype field which doesn't conform to spec ([\#7045](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7045)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17145 and vector-im/element-web#17145.
+ * Make join button on space hierarchy action in the background ([\#7041](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7041)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17388 and vector-im/element-web#17388.
+ * Add a high contrast theme (a variant of the light theme) ([\#7036](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7036)).
+ * Improve timeline message for restricted join rule changes ([\#6984](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6984)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#18980 and vector-im/element-web#18980.
+ * Improve the appearance of the font size slider ([\#7038](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7038)).
+ * Improve RovingTabIndex & Room List filtering performance ([\#6987](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6987)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17864 and vector-im/element-web#17864.
+ * Remove outdated Spaces restricted rooms warning ([\#6927](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6927)).
+ * Make /msg <message> param optional for more flexibility ([\#7028](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7028)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19481 and vector-im/element-web#19481.
+ * Add decoration to space hierarchy for tiles which have already been j… ([\#6969](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6969)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#18755 and vector-im/element-web#18755.
+ * Add insert link button to the format bar ([\#5879](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/5879)). Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Improve visibility of font size chooser ([\#6988](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6988)).
+ * Soften border-radius on selected/hovered messages ([\#6525](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6525)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#18108. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add a developer mode flag and use it for accessing space timelines ([\#6994](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6994)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19416 and vector-im/element-web#19416.
+ * Position toggle switch more clearly ([\#6914](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6914)). Contributed by @CicadaCinema.
+ * Validate email address in forgot password dialog ([\#6983](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6983)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#9978 and vector-im/element-web#9978. Contributed by @psrpinto.
+ * Handle and i18n M_THREEPID_IN_USE during registration ([\#6986](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6986)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#13767 and vector-im/element-web#13767.
+ * For space invite previews, use room summary API to get the right member count ([\#6982](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6982)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19123 and vector-im/element-web#19123.
+ * Simplify Space Panel notification badge layout ([\#6977](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6977)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#18527 and vector-im/element-web#18527.
+ * Use prettier hsName during 3pid registration where possible ([\#6980](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6980)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19162 and vector-im/element-web#19162.
+
+## 🐛 Bug Fixes
+ * Add a condition to only activate the resizer which belongs to the clicked handle ([\#7055](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7055)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19521 and vector-im/element-web#19521.
+ * Restore composer focus after event edit ([\#7065](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7065)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19469 and vector-im/element-web#19469.
+ * Don't apply message bubble visual style to media messages ([\#7040](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7040)).
+ * Handle no selected screen when screen-sharing ([\#7018](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7018)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19460 and vector-im/element-web#19460. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Add history entry before completing emoji ([\#7007](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7007)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19177 and vector-im/element-web#19177. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Add padding between controls on edit form in message bubbles ([\#7039](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7039)).
+ * Respect the roomState right container request for the Jitsi widget ([\#7033](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7033)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#16552 and vector-im/element-web#16552.
+ * Fix cannot read length of undefined for room upgrades ([\#7037](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7037)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19509 and vector-im/element-web#19509.
+ * Cleanup re-dispatching around timelines and composers ([\#7023](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7023)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19491 and vector-im/element-web#19491. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix removing a room from a Space and interaction with `m.space.parent` ([\#6944](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6944)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19363 and vector-im/element-web#19363.
+ * Fix recent css regression ([\#7022](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7022)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19470 and vector-im/element-web#19470. Contributed by @CicadaCinema.
+ * Fix ModalManager reRender racing with itself ([\#7027](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7027)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19489 and vector-im/element-web#19489.
+ * Fix fullscreening a call while connecting ([\#7019](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7019)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19309 and vector-im/element-web#19309. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Allow scrolling right in reply-quoted code block ([\#7024](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7024)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19487 and vector-im/element-web#19487. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Fix dark theme codeblock colors ([\#6384](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6384)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#17998. Contributed by @SimonBrandner.
+ * Show passphrase input label ([\#6992](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6992)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19428 and vector-im/element-web#19428. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Always render disabled settings as disabled ([\#7014](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/7014)).
+ * Make "Security Phrase" placeholder look consistent cross-browser ([\#6870](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6870)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19006 and vector-im/element-web#19006. Contributed by @neer17.
+ * Fix direction override characters breaking member event text direction ([\#6999](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6999)).
+ * Remove redundant text in verification dialogs ([\#6993](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6993)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19290 and vector-im/element-web#19290. Contributed by @RafaelGoncalves8.
+ * Fix space panel name overflowing ([\#6995](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6995)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19455 and vector-im/element-web#19455.
+ * Fix conflicting CSS on syntax highlighted blocks ([\#6991](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6991)). Fixes vector-im/element-web#19445 and vector-im/element-web#19445.
+
 Changes in [1.9.3](https://github.com/vector-im/element-desktop/releases/tag/v1.9.3) (2021-10-25)
 =================================================================================================
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index fbc61c23b5..235955ac14 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "name": "element-desktop",
   "productName": "Element",
   "main": "lib/electron-main.js",
-  "version": "1.9.3",
+  "version": "1.9.4",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "Element",
   "repository": {
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
     "@types/minimist": "^1.2.1",
     "@typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin": "^4.17.0",
     "@typescript-eslint/parser": "^4.17.0",
-    "allchange": "^1.0.2",
+    "allchange": "^1.0.5",
     "asar": "^2.0.1",
     "chokidar": "^3.5.2",
     "electron": "13.5",
diff --git a/src/i18n/strings/en_US.json b/src/i18n/strings/en_US.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..693bce5d02
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/i18n/strings/en_US.json
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+{
+    "Close": "Close",
+    "Add to dictionary": "Add to dictionary",
+    "The image failed to save": "The image failed to save",
+    "Failed to save image": "Failed to save image",
+    "Save image as...": "Save image as...",
+    "Copy link address": "Copy link address",
+    "Copy email address": "Copy email address",
+    "Copy image": "Copy image",
+    "File": "File",
+    "Bring All to Front": "Bring All to Front",
+    "Zoom": "Zoom",
+    "Stop Speaking": "Stop Speaking",
+    "Start Speaking": "Start Speaking",
+    "Speech": "Speech",
+    "Unhide": "Unhide",
+    "Hide Others": "Hide Others",
+    "Hide": "Hide",
+    "Services": "Services",
+    "About": "About",
+    "Element Help": "Element Help",
+    "Help": "Help",
+    "Minimize": "Minimize",
+    "Window": "Window",
+    "Toggle Developer Tools": "Toggle Developer Tools",
+    "Toggle Full Screen": "Toggle Full Screen",
+    "Preferences": "Preferences",
+    "Zoom Out": "Zoom Out",
+    "Zoom In": "Zoom In",
+    "Actual Size": "Actual Size",
+    "View": "View",
+    "Select All": "Select All",
+    "Delete": "Delete",
+    "Paste and Match Style": "Paste and Match Style",
+    "Paste": "Paste",
+    "Copy": "Copy",
+    "Cut": "Cut",
+    "Redo": "Redo",
+    "Undo": "Undo",
+    "Edit": "Edit",
+    "Quit": "Quit",
+    "Show/Hide": "Show/Hide",
+    "Are you sure you want to quit?": "Are you sure you want to quit?",
+    "Close Element": "Close Element",
+    "Cancel": "Cancel"
+}
diff --git a/src/i18n/strings/vi.json b/src/i18n/strings/vi.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..0967ef424b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/i18n/strings/vi.json
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+{}
diff --git a/yarn.lock b/yarn.lock
index 5f9a47657f..a50628627f 100644
--- a/yarn.lock
+++ b/yarn.lock
@@ -920,10 +920,10 @@ ajv@^8.0.1:
     require-from-string "^2.0.2"
     uri-js "^4.2.2"
 
-allchange@^1.0.2:
-  version "1.0.3"
-  resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/allchange/-/allchange-1.0.3.tgz#f8814ddfbcfe39a01bf4570778ee7e6d9ff0ebb3"
-  integrity sha512-UZkfz5SkNEMFQFLr8vZcXHaph2EbJxmkVNF5Nt6D9RIa5pmAar7oAMfNdda714jg7IQijvaFty5PYazXLgd5WA==
+allchange@^1.0.5:
+  version "1.0.5"
+  resolved "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/allchange/-/allchange-1.0.5.tgz#9496425eea8ff1a2e57b37d059333df6c3d37382"
+  integrity sha512-g3VYQfhvc42L0Mr9JTsZlVSrms4TbvqrvONj13M8NHKvp25XR9d5xS05wXqh9+mh0tYcAWDrOvAoceCzSzijBA==
   dependencies:
     "@actions/core" "^1.4.0"
     "@actions/github" "^5.0.0"