--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 6 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Application Manager release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through upgrading the Application Manager from the Xanadu release family to Australia. It consolidates important upgrade information, new features, changes, and activation details across the Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia releases, helping you prepare and understand the evolution of Application Manager functionality from Xanadu onward. Show full answer Show less Application Manager is a core ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default starting in Yokohama and remains so through Australia. ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Information * For Yokohama and Zurich releases, Application Manager is active by default; ensure your instance is updated to Yokohama patch 11 or Zurich patch 4 (or later) to access the latest features. * For Australia, upgrade to patch 4 or later is required to utilize the newest functionality. * Review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks specific to your release to ensure a smooth transition. ## Key Features Introduced * **Now Assist suites for version compatibility:** Available from Yokohama onwards, this feature enables you to install and update Now Assist applications as suites of compatible versions, reducing runtime errors by verifying version compatibility with existing installations. * **Application state indicators:** Introduced in Yokohama, these indicators provide immediate visibility into installation considerations, requirements, and blockers directly within application details, facilitating better upgrade planning and issue avoidance. * **Improved Coral theme:** Starting in Zurich and enhanced in Australia, the Coral theme is the default for portals, web, and mobile experiences using Next Experience or Core UI. Australia release enhances usability with a revamped color system, better contrast, softer outlines, improved dark mode, AI gradient styles, subtle animations, and smarter focus behavior to reduce visual clutter. * **Unlicensed application information:** From Yokohama forward, the "Available for you" tab in Application Manager shows not only licensed applications but also those available for procurement from the ServiceNow Store, aiding in application planning and procurement decisions. ## Changes to Existing Features * The "Available for you" tab now includes unlicensed applications to help you identify potential procurement options. * The Coral theme has been improved in Australia for enhanced accessibility and user experience across platforms. ## Features Removed or Deprecated No features or functionality were removed or deprecated between Xanadu and Australia releases, ensuring continuity of your existing Application Manager capabilities. ## Activation and Additional Requirements Application Manager remains an active, default feature across all releases from Xanadu through Australia. No new additional requirements or browser restrictions have been introduced during this period. ## Accessibility and Localization The Australia release introduces an improved dark theme within the Coral theme, enhancing readability and reducing eye strain for web and mobile users. There are no new localization considerations noted. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Upgrade with confidence knowing Application Manager is enabled by default and compatible with your AI Platform instance. * Use Now Assist suites to reduce runtime errors by managing compatible application versions as cohesive sets. * Gain clear visibility into application installation states and blockers to preempt upgrade issues. * Leverage the improved Coral theme for a modern, accessible, and visually pleasant user interface across devices. * Access comprehensive licensing and procurement information directly within Application Manager to streamline application management. Consolidated page of all release notes for Application Manager from Xanadu 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 Xanadu 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. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Upgrade information : Application Manager is active by default on instances on the Yokohama release. Upgrade your instance to Yokohama patch 11 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | Zurich | 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). | | Australia | 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). | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Application Manager. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Now Assist suites for version compatibility](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-app-mgr&family=yokohama&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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Review information about any applicable installation considerations, requirements, and blockers in the header of application details. | | Zurich | [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. | | Australia | [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. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Application Manager features. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Unlicensed application information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-for-you-app-mgr&family=yokohama&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. | | Zurich | [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. | | Australia | 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. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Application Manager features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Application Manager features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Application Manager. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Zurich | Activation information : Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | Activation information : Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Application Manager we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Application Manager we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Application Manager, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Application Manager we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicationmanager-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Use the improved search bar with added recommendations to locate your results. * The search bar displays a message if your result isn't available in the tab you have selected. See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | Yokohama patch 11 * 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | 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. | | Australia | * 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. | [ ]