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Announce release v0.6.3

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+## 2024/07/22 Announcing AtomVM v0.6.3
+
+We are pleased to announce the release of v0.6.3 of the AtomVM virtual machine!
+
+This release expands OTP coverage to include the Erlang `sets` and `queue` modules and several
+Elixir `Keyword` functions: `Keyword.merge`, `Keyword.take`, `Keyword.pop(!)`, `Keyword.keyword?`,
+and `Keyword.has_key?`. Support for `~kp` with `io_lib:format/2` and `maps:iterator/2` that were
+introduced with OTP26 have added, along with `maps:from_keys/2`. The `lists` modules gains support
+for `lists:keytake/3`, `lists:keystore/4`, and `lists:filtermap/2`. Support for `erlang:size/1` and
+`erlang:apply/2` has also been added.
+
+A simple [http client](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/apidocs/erlang/eavmlib/ahttp_client.html),
+that can be used for different use cases, such as downloading OTA updates has been added to
+[`eavmlib`](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/apidocs/erlang/eavmlib/README.html).
+
+The [channel used in access point mode](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/network-programming-guide.html#ap-mode)
+can now be changed in the
+[`network`](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/apidocs/erlang/eavmlib/network.html) driver.
+
+This release adds support for [ESP32-H2](https://www.espressif.com/en/products/socs/esp32-h2)
+devices. Support has also been added for USB serial output on ESP32 devices with native USB support
+(ESP32-S2 for example).
+
+Notable changes include:
+* the default size of ESP32 RTC slow memory being bumped from 4086 to 4096, except on ESP32-H2
+where it's 3072 bytes
+* updates to `byte_size/1` and `bit_size/1` to implement OTP27 match context reuse optimization
+OTP-18987
+* ESP32 network driver messages for event 40 (home channel change events) are now suppressed,
+but the details for the channel changes can be observed in the console log if "debug" level
+logging is enabled in ESP-IDF Kconfig options.
+
+Several bugs have been fixed, including the creation of multiple links for the same process and
+links not being removed at trapped exits. A bug affecting binary pattern matching (for builds with
+OTP-21) has been fixed, and several memory related bugs have been corrected, as well as a bug that
+could yield crashes when functions are sent in messages. The error that is raised when a function
+is undefined has also been fixed.
+
+For the full set of bug fixes, changes and additions consult the
+[Changelog](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/CHANGELOG.html).
+
+Download images and binaries are available for most platforms, except STM32, are available from
+[AtomVM Releases on GitHub](https://github.com/atomvm/AtomVM/releases/tag/v0.6.3). STM32 users as
+well as anyone needing to build a generic_unix port for a device without release binaries should
+consult the [Build Instructions](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/build-instructions.html). MacOS
+users also have the option of
+[installing with `macports`](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/getting-started-guide.html#installation-on-macos),
+and an updated HomeBrew tap should be available in the near future. The "tap" is currently out of date, but a fix
+has already been submitted.
+
+The git repository and tarballs of the AtomVM source release for all platforms can be found on our
+[GitHub AtomVM page](https://github.com/atomvm/AtomVM).
+
+Documentation for the v0.6.3 release of the AtomVM virtual machine, including a
+[Getting Started Guide](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/getting-started-guide.html), can be found in the
+[AtomVM Documentation](https://www.atomvm.net/doc/v0.6.3/).
+
+As always, tools, drivers, and modules are available on the
+[GitHub AtomVM Project page](https://github.com/atomvm).
+
+Many thanks go to [Davide Bettio](https://github.com/bettio), for creating and maintaining such a
+fine work of software. Special thanks also to [takasehideki](https://github.com/takasehideki) and
+[Mikael Karlsson](https://github.com/karlsson) for their first contributions to the project :tada ,
+along with the rest of the  [contributors](https://github.com/atomvm/AtomVM/graphs/contributors) and
+[testers who have helped make this release possible](https://github.com/atomvm/AtomVM/issues).
+
+The AtomVM team