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title: Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia
description: Consolidated page of all release notes for Application Manager from Zurich to Australia.
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release: australia
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last_updated: "2026-10-09"
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---

# Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia

Consolidated page of all release notes for Application Manager from Zurich to Australia.

## How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Application Manager release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich to Australia.

**Tip:** If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release."

## Important information for upgrading Application Manager to Australia

Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **Upgrade information**

Application Manager is active by default on instances on the Zurich release. Upgrade your instance to Zurich patch 4 or later to use the latest features. For information about upgrading your ServiceNow AI Platform instance, see [Prepare your upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=rn-prepare-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US).


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **Upgrade information**

Application Manager is active by default on instances on the Australia release. Upgrade your instance to Australia patch 4 or later to use the latest features. For information about upgrading your ServiceNow AI Platform instance, see [Prepare your upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=rn-prepare-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US).


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## New features

Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Application Manager.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **[Application state indicators](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-mgr-state-indicators&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Review information about any applicable installation considerations, requirements, and blockers in the header of application details.


 -   **[Now Assist suites for version compatibility](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-app-mgr&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

Use the Application Manager to install and update Now Assist applications with suites of compatible application versions. Now Assist suites help verify that new Now Assist applications and versions remain compatible with the ones already installed to your instance.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **[Now Assist suites for version compatibility](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-app-mgr&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

Use the Application Manager to install and update Now Assist applications with suites of compatible application versions. Now Assist suites help verify that new Now Assist applications and versions remain compatible with the ones already installed to your instance.

-   **[Application state indicators](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-mgr-state-indicators&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

Review information about any applicable installation considerations, requirements, and blockers in the header of application details.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Changes

Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Application Manager features.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **[Unlicensed application information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-for-you-app-mgr&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US)**

In addition to details about applications that are already licensed, the "Available for you" tab of the Application Manager now includes information about applications that haven't been procured from the ServiceNow Store yet.


 -   **Coral theme**

Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **Coral theme**

The Coral theme has been improved to enhance usability across web, mobile, and portal experiences that use Next Experience and Core UI:

    -   A fully overhauled color system for smoother gradients and better contrast.
    -   Softer outlines and more rounded components for a modern, accessible look.
    -   A significantly improved dark mode with deeper blue tones for reduced eye strain.
    -   New AI gradient styles and subtle animations to highlight intelligent features.
    -   Smarter focus behavior that reduces visual clutter for mouse users.

 -   **[Unlicensed application information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-for-you-app-mgr&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US)**

In addition to details about applications that are already licensed, the "Available for you" tab of the Application Manager now includes information about applications that haven't been procured from the ServiceNow Store yet.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Removed

Between your current release family and Australia, some Application Manager features or functionality were removed.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Deprecations

Between your current release family and Australia, some Application Manager features or functionality were deprecated.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Activation information

Review information on how to activate Application Manager.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **Activation information**

Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   **Activation information**

Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.


</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Application Manager we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Browser requirements

If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Application Manager we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Application Manager, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

-   **Accessibility information**
    -   **Dark theme**

The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

No updates for this release.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>## Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here.

<table class="custom-rows"><thead><tr><th class="filter">

Release

</th><th>

Release notes

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Zurich

</td><td>

Zurich patch 4

-   Reduce potential runtime errors by installing and updating Now Assist applications with suites of interdependent versions.
-   View all ServiceNow Store applications that are licensed or available for procurement from the **Available for you** tab.
-   Gain insights about application installation requirements and blockers with application state indicators.

 See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Australia

</td><td>

-   Reduce potential runtime errors by installing and updating Now Assist applications with suites of interdependent versions.
-   View all ServiceNow Store applications that are licensed or available for procurement from the **Available for you** tab.
-   Gain insights about application installation requirements and blockers with application state indicators.

 See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.

</td></tr></tbody>
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