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+# Version 3.001
+
+- updated Harbuzz build dependency to v1.5.1
+- updated FreeType build dependency to v2.8.1
+- removed FreeType build patches in ttfautohint-build.sh script (not necessary after above upgrade)
+
 # Version 3.000
 
 ### New license