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+Changes between 3.0.12 and 3.0.12.1:
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+
+macOS:
+ * 3.0.12.1 is the first release for Apple Silicon macs
+ * Version bump to allow an automatic upgrade path
+
 Changes between 3.0.11.1 and 3.0.12:
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