diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 1297703..5c89e67 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -35,6 +35,11 @@ jobs:
         id: meta
         run: echo "version=${GITHUB_REF_NAME#v}" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
 
+      # QEMU lets the amd64 runner emulate arm64 so the images below build for
+      # both platforms (Intel + Apple Silicon self-hosters).
+      - name: Set up QEMU
+        uses: docker/setup-qemu-action@v3
+
       - name: Set up Buildx
         uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
 
@@ -49,6 +54,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           context: ./backend
           push: true
+          platforms: linux/amd64,linux/arm64
           tags: |
             ${{ env.REGISTRY_NAMESPACE }}/temetro-backend:${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}
             ${{ env.REGISTRY_NAMESPACE }}/temetro-backend:latest
@@ -58,6 +64,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           context: ./frontend
           push: true
+          platforms: linux/amd64,linux/arm64
           tags: |
             ${{ env.REGISTRY_NAMESPACE }}/temetro-frontend:${{ steps.meta.outputs.version }}
             ${{ env.REGISTRY_NAMESPACE }}/temetro-frontend:latest
diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index 0f4b56f..0c8fca0 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -80,6 +80,11 @@ accurate (e.g. a new backend route needs an `content/docs/api/*.mdx` entry; a UI
 in the matching guide; status changes belong in the roadmap). Commit docs changes inside that
 repo, separately from this one.
 
+**Every release must also get a dated entry in the docs changelog**
+(`content/docs/changelog.mdx`, newest first) — not just the monorepo `CHANGELOG.md`. When you cut a
+version (see "Always release after pushing"), add a matching, user-facing section to that page in the
+same session so `../temetro/docs` never falls behind the shipped version.
+
 ## Running the stack
 
 From `backend/`: ensure a `.env` exists (`cp .env.example .env`, then set `BETTER_AUTH_SECRET` via
diff --git a/frontend/components/settings/settings-preferences.tsx b/frontend/components/settings/settings-preferences.tsx
index 6aeb553..e61fa61 100644
--- a/frontend/components/settings/settings-preferences.tsx
+++ b/frontend/components/settings/settings-preferences.tsx
@@ -6,7 +6,15 @@ import { useTranslation } from "react-i18next";
 
 import { Avatar, AvatarFallback } from "@/components/ui/avatar";
 import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
+import { ConfirmDialog } from "@/components/ui/confirm-dialog";
 import { Input } from "@/components/ui/input";
+import {
+  Select,
+  SelectItem,
+  SelectPopup,
+  SelectTrigger,
+  SelectValue,
+} from "@/components/ui/select";
 import { DeleteAccountDialog } from "@/components/settings/delete-account-dialog";
 import {
   CopyField,
@@ -68,6 +76,10 @@ export function ProfilePanel() {
   const [baselineName, setBaselineName] = useState("");
   const [saving, setSaving] = useState(false);
   const [deleteOpen, setDeleteOpen] = useState(false);
+  // A language picked in the Select but not yet applied — its presence opens the
+  // confirmation dialog. The Select stays bound to `activeLang`, so cancelling
+  // (clearing this) automatically reverts the shown selection.
+  const [pendingLang, setPendingLang] = useState<string | null>(null);
 
   useEffect(() => {
     let cancelled = false;
@@ -222,21 +234,23 @@ export function ProfilePanel() {
       >
         <SettingsCard className="space-y-1.5 p-5">
           <FieldLabel>{t("settings.profile.language.label")}</FieldLabel>
-          <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
-            {supportedLanguages.map((lng) => (
-              <Button
-                aria-pressed={activeLang === lng}
-                className="rounded-3xl"
-                key={lng}
-                onClick={() => void i18n.changeLanguage(lng)}
-                size="sm"
-                type="button"
-                variant={activeLang === lng ? "default" : "outline"}
-              >
-                {t(`settings.profile.language.${lng}`)}
-              </Button>
-            ))}
-          </div>
+          <Select
+            onValueChange={(value) => {
+              if (value !== activeLang) setPendingLang(value);
+            }}
+            value={activeLang}
+          >
+            <SelectTrigger>
+              <SelectValue />
+            </SelectTrigger>
+            <SelectPopup>
+              {supportedLanguages.map((lng) => (
+                <SelectItem key={lng} value={lng}>
+                  {t(`settings.profile.language.${lng}`)}
+                </SelectItem>
+              ))}
+            </SelectPopup>
+          </Select>
         </SettingsCard>
       </SettingsSection>
 
@@ -316,6 +330,27 @@ export function ProfilePanel() {
 
       <DeleteAccountDialog onOpenChange={setDeleteOpen} open={deleteOpen} />
 
+      <ConfirmDialog
+        cancelLabel={t("settings.profile.language.cancel")}
+        confirmLabel={t("settings.profile.language.confirmCta")}
+        description={
+          pendingLang
+            ? t("settings.profile.language.confirmBody", {
+                language: t(`settings.profile.language.${pendingLang}`),
+              })
+            : undefined
+        }
+        onConfirm={() => {
+          if (pendingLang) void i18n.changeLanguage(pendingLang);
+        }}
+        onOpenChange={(open) => {
+          if (!open) setPendingLang(null);
+        }}
+        open={pendingLang !== null}
+        title={t("settings.profile.language.confirmTitle")}
+        variant="default"
+      />
+
       {dirty ? (
         <div className="sticky bottom-4 z-10">
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-4 rounded-2xl border border-border bg-background/95 px-4 py-3 shadow-lg backdrop-blur">
diff --git a/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/en/translation.json b/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/en/translation.json
index 5183cd1..1547836 100644
--- a/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/en/translation.json
+++ b/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/en/translation.json
@@ -1689,7 +1689,11 @@
         "description": "The language temetro's interface is shown in on this device.",
         "label": "Display language",
         "en": "English",
-        "fr": "Français"
+        "fr": "Français",
+        "confirmTitle": "Change display language?",
+        "confirmBody": "Switch the interface to {{language}}? The app will reload its text in the new language.",
+        "confirmCta": "Change language",
+        "cancel": "Cancel"
       },
       "patientNotifications": "Patient notifications",
       "patientNotificationsDescription": "Emails sent to patients about their records, results, and pending approvals",
diff --git a/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/fr/translation.json b/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/fr/translation.json
index 0e8cf1d..e4902f6 100644
--- a/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/fr/translation.json
+++ b/frontend/lib/i18n/locales/fr/translation.json
@@ -1689,7 +1689,11 @@
         "description": "La langue dans laquelle l'interface de temetro s'affiche sur cet appareil.",
         "label": "Langue d'affichage",
         "en": "English",
-        "fr": "Français"
+        "fr": "Français",
+        "confirmTitle": "Changer la langue d'affichage ?",
+        "confirmBody": "Basculer l'interface en {{language}} ? L'application rechargera ses textes dans la nouvelle langue.",
+        "confirmCta": "Changer la langue",
+        "cancel": "Annuler"
       },
       "patientNotifications": "Notifications patients",
       "patientNotificationsDescription": "E-mails envoyés aux patients à propos de leurs dossiers, résultats et approbations en attente",