Combined Mobile Platform release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia

How to use this page

To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Mobile Platform 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 Mobile Platform to Australia

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


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

New features

Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Mobile Platform.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	Client-side localization Use the Mobile Custom Localization app, available from mobile client version 20.6, to let mobile users view app content in any language. This feature improves platform consistency and accessibility for global users. The ServiceNow Store app provides a collection of mobile strings that automatically populates the instance with translatable content required for localization. Once these strings are translated into a custom language, the mobile app automatically retrieves and displays them within the app interface. Improved error handing for uploads manager Use the improved error handling in the upload manager to confirm that the necessary files are uploaded successfully. This feature is available in all areas of the ServiceNow mobile applications where you can upload attachments. This includes the following: Activity stream Input form screen with an attachment input type Input form screen with an attachment input action Functions of type attachment Cabrillo JS events within a web page Option to save videos and photos locally when using ServiceNow mobile apps Enable users to save and retrieve pictures and videos taken with the camera on their ServiceNow mobile app, directly to their device. By default, these images are saved for 24 hours on the phone’s local storage. You can set the storage time to be from 1 to 168 hours (1 week). Additional descriptive element of type card for input form screens Add cards created in the Mobile Card Builder as a descriptive element in input form screens. Descriptive elements offer more context to users, making it clearer as to what is required for certain inputs within an input form screen. Page menu button added to input form screen Display a page menu button for input form screens with more than two pages, showing users the current page that they are on, such as "Page 3 of 5." Tapping the button opens a page menu that lists all available pages and their level of completeness. This list helps users track their progress in completing an input form. Complete an input form screen in a non-sequential order Work on all pages of an input form screen, even if required fields are not completed. Users can use the next and previous buttons at all times, enabling them to complete the form in a non-sequential manner. In addition, users can use the page menu to work on any page of their choosing. Error indicator for failed submissions in input form screen View an information icon in the top menu bar in cases where a submitted input form contains at least one error. The icon remains accessible when working through all input form screen pages. Tapping the icon opens a page that lists the validation errors, enabling users to correct these errors and submit an error-free input form. Slider option for adding numeric values in input form screen Configure sliders as an additional method for users to add numeric values in an input form screen. Sliders offer the advantage of defining minimum, maximum, incremental, and default values. New icons added that you can use in your mobile apps Use new icons that have been added to the following font families in your mobile apps: Actions font icons Screen font icons Mobile card font icons Image icons Mobile App Builder and Mobile Card Builder Studio integration Develop and modify mobile applications and cards in ServiceNow Studio. Utilize all your necessary tools within a single, cohesive development environment. Now Assist in Virtual Agent The following features have been added to ServiceNow Now Assist in Virtual Agent: Upload documents and files with Doc QnA to have Now Assist generate summaries or answer questions about them. Search the internet from within Virtual Agent using web search mode. Capture and analyze data from a variety of visual sources such as images, emails, handwritten notes, websites, and applications using ServiceNow AI Lens. View shared files when using people citations. Now Assist Skill Kit integration Create and use custom Now Assist skills in your mobile app using Now Assist Skill Kit.
Australia	Mobile offline enhancements Use the following enhancements added to the mobile offline capability: Use the seamless online-to-offline continuity, by enabling users to start a form online, save it, and then proceed offline. While offline, users can continue viewing and editing the same data, including attachments, comments, and navigation, for uninterrupted productivity in low or no-connectivity environments. All changes automatically sync after your connection is restored. Save or submit forms offline, and reopen them later while still offline with all data fully restored. Support of offline capabilities for descriptive elements in input forms. Support of offline capabilities for input actions in input forms. Improved outbox efficiency for input forms by continually combining saved and submitted data. Dedicated mobile_admin role for mobile configuration Assign the new mobile_admin role to administrators who configure mobile applications, granting them precisely the permissions needed to complete their tasks. This new role helps reduce reliance on the broader admin role for controlled, secure access of your ServiceNow® account. Multiple users on a shared device Enable multiple users to securely log into a ServiceNow single account from shared mobile devices. This feature is beneficial in environments where devices are not personal, as it offers secure and personalized access through user-configured PINs, eliminating the need for repetitive full authentications. Note: From the Australia version and above, the terms instance and instances have been renamed as account and accounts on mobile devices. Accounts are a reflection of platform instances on a mobile device and work in the same way, only the terminology has changed. Configurable timing for PIN application timeout Configure a new property to define the PIN timeout for different ServiceNow mobile apps. This configuration helps reinforce security by controlling how long users are can remain inactive before being required to reenter their PIN. Dynamic variable support in record screens Use the script screen field in record screens to display dynamic field values. For example, you can display translated content for dynamic variables within an email. Mobile AI Voice Agent Speak with an AI-powered voice assistant on your mobile device for real-time support. Follow along with live conversation transcripts that can also be saved or shared after the call. Push notifications for logged-out users Configure push notifications to be sent to users even when they’re logged out so critical updates aren't missed.

Changes

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


Release	Release notes
Zurich	Enhanced native features in hybrid web screens Enhanced native features in hybrid web screens that support functionality such as native search, quick actions, and customizable welcome messages within hybrid screen launcher or header tabs. Enhanced chat push notifications Tap enhanced chat push notifications to go directly to the associated chat. Promoted actions and suggested topics See how Virtual Agent can assist you with suggested actions and topics related to your request.
Australia	Enhanced prelogin page customization Configure the placement of the branded landing page login button to be either in the top menu header or as a part of the web page. Integrating the button into a web page helps you to implement a secure flow that addresses issues like short authentication session lifetimes. Tone in Virtual Agent Adjust the Virtual Agent tone and response lengths in Assistant Designer. Suggested actions Configure suggested actions across all agentic workflows. Input form screen buttons Enable up to two top action buttons on mobile device input forms that have the Screen presentation attribute. Markdown support for tables in Virtual Agent Render tables in Virtual Agent with markdown support to keep table sizing consistent. Turn off mobile impersonation Configure the impersonationEnabled property to turn off mobile impersonation functionality. With this property, administrators can hide the impersonation option from the mobile app, regardless of assigned user roles.

Removed

Between your current release family and Australia, some Mobile Platform features or functionality were removed.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Deprecations

Between your current release family and Australia, some Mobile Platform features or functionality were deprecated.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Activation information

Review information on how to activate Mobile Platform.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	Mobile Platform is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.
Australia	Mobile Platform is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.

Additional requirements

If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Mobile Platform we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Browser requirements

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


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Accessibility information

Review details on accessibility information for Mobile Platform, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.


Release	Release notes
Zurich
Australia	Improved readability on tablet devices.

Localization information

If there are specific localization considerations for Mobile Platform we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	No updates for this release.
Australia	No updates for this release.

Highlight information

If there are specific highlight considerations for Mobile Platform we have noted them here.


Release	Release notes
Zurich	Access Mobile App Builder and Mobile Card Builder inside ServiceNow Studio. Use enhanced capabilities within the input form screen. Engage with the improved error handling when working with uploads. Add customized client-side translations to extend language support on your mobile device. See Mobile Platform for more information.
Australia	Speak with an AI-powered voice assistant directly from your mobile device. Use the enhanced mobile offline capabilities, including seamless online-to-offline continuity. Assign the new mobile_admin role to administrators who specifically configure mobile applications. Enable multiple users to securely access a single ServiceNow account from shared mobile devices. See Mobile Platform for more information.