--- sourceDocument: Australia Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/release-notes Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rn bundleId : - rn --- # Application Manager release notes # Application Manager release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 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 Application Manager release notes - Australia Release The ServiceNow® Application Manager enables ServiceNow customers to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins on their instances efficiently. The Australia release introduces enhancements focused on compatibility, usability, and application management insights to reduce runtime errors and improve user experience. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Now Assist Suites for Version Compatibility:** Install and update Now Assist applications using suites of interdependent compatible versions. This feature helps ensure new Now Assist apps and updates remain compatible with existing ones, minimizing errors during runtime. * **Application State Indicators:** Application details now include visual indicators showing installation requirements, considerations, and blockers. This helps administrators identify potential issues before proceeding with application changes. * **Available for You Tab Enhancements:** In addition to licensed applications, this tab now displays applications available for procurement from the ServiceNow Store, allowing easier discovery and management of unlicensed apps. * **Coral Theme UI Improvements:** The user interface has been modernized with enhanced color gradients, softer outlines, better contrast, improved dark mode, subtle animations, and smarter focus behavior. These changes improve usability across web, mobile, and portal experiences using Next Experience and Core UI. ## Important Upgrade Information Application Manager is enabled by default on instances running the Australia release. To access all new features, upgrade your instance to Australia patch 4 or later. Preparation guidance is available for upgrading your ServiceNow AI Platform instance to ensure a smooth transition. ## Related Applications and Features * **ServiceNow Store:** Customers can procure applications not yet licensed through the ServiceNow Store and manage them via Application Manager. * **AI Admin Hub:** Application Manager verifies compatibility among Now Assist applications to maintain stability across the ServiceNow AI Platform. These enhancements enable ServiceNow customers to better manage their application lifecycle with greater confidence in compatibility, discoverability, and user experience improvements. The ServiceNow® Application Manager enables you to install, update, and manage licensed applications and plugins for your instance. Application Manager was enhanced and updated in the Australia release. ## Application Manager highlights for the Australia release {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-highlights} * 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. {#application-manager-rn__ul_qjd_bxx_chc} See [Application Manager](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=application-manager&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-highlights-2} ## Important information for upgrading Application Manager to Australia {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-upgrade-info} 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/8YJkUIvLAdg9gcOKR59kNw "Before each upgrade, refresh your memory on general upgrade information, learn which important pre- and post- upgrade tasks apply to your upgrade, and learn how to use ServiceNow products and tools to make your experience easier.").{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-upgrade-info-1} ## New in the Australia release {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-new-features} Now Assist suites for version compatibility : 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&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) : Review information about any applicable installation considerations, requirements, and blockers in the header of application details. ## UI changes {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-ui-changes} 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. {#application-manager-rn__ul_x41_grj_zhc} ## Changed in this release {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-changed-features} [Unlicensed application information](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=available-for-you-app-mgr&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&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. ## Activation information {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-activation} Application Manager is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default.{#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-activation-1} ## Related ServiceNow applications and features {#application-manager-rn__application-manager-rn-related-apps} [ServiceNow Store](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-store&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) : Get applications that haven't been licensed yet from the ServiceNow Store, then install and update them through the Application Manager. [AI Admin Hub](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=platform-now-assist-landing&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US) : The Application Manager helps verify that Now Assist applications that you install or update remain compatible with any other Now Assist applications on your ServiceNow AI Platform instance.