> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.appetize.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.appetize.io/changelog.md). # Changelog Stay updated on Appetize’s latest releases, including new features, improvements, and key updates. ## November 2026 ### New Automation Commands, Add Media and Network Intercept Updates * **New Features** * New automation commands: terminate an app, wait for the screen to settle before inspecting or taking screenshots, and wait for elements to be checked, disabled, focused or selected * Files added with [**Add Media**](https://docs.appetize.io/features/media) now keep their original name * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * New root certificate for the [**Network Traffic Monitor**](https://docs.appetize.io/features/network-traffic-monitor) * iOS font size now applies across the whole device, including when changed mid-session ## October 2026 ### iOS 27, iPhone 18 Pro and the Foldable iPhone Duo * **New Features** * Added support for **iOS 27** and the **iPhone 18 Pro** and **iPhone 18 Pro Max** devices * Added the foldable **iPhone Duo** * Fold and unfold the device from the toolbar, or set the starting state with the [`hinge`](https://docs.appetize.io/platform/query-params-reference) parameter * [**Device Sandbox**](https://docs.appetize.io/platform/standalone-device) sessions now appear in Session History and usage reports * New **Get started** checklist for new users * New automation commands for biometrics, app lifecycle (launch, restart, reinstall, clear state), device settings, shake, and screenshots cropped to an element * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Clearer app compatibility checks: iOS apps without an ARM build are flagged before the session starts, and the OS picker explains why a device can't run the app * Accessibility improvements across the dashboard, including keyboard access, focus styling, labelled form fields and screen-reader-friendly dialogs * Password visibility is now always hidden on Android, so the `hidePasswords` parameter is no longer needed and is ignored * **iOS 15.5** and **iOS 16.2** have been retired, as they are not supported by the latest Xcode ## September 2026 ### International Keyboards and Faster iOS Startup * **New Features** * Characters a US keyboard can't produce (for example Å, Ä and Ö on a Swedish layout) are now typed correctly * Set the device [timezone](https://docs.appetize.io/platform/query-params-reference) on iOS * New automation commands to open URLs and deep links, clear the keychain, clear app state, and perform custom gestures * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Faster iOS session startup ## August 2026 ### Session Defaults, Android 17 and Pixel 11 * **New Features** * Released the new [**Session Defaults**](https://docs.appetize.io/account/session-defaults) page Set organization-wide defaults for devices, behavior, audio, proxy, permissions and session time limits * Added support for **Android 17** and the **Pixel 11 Pro** and **Pixel 11 Pro XL** devices * [**Access Rules**](https://docs.appetize.io/account/access-rules) now show where each rule applies * New automation commands to inspect the view hierarchy, type key sequences, swipe and tap with selectors, and press Android Back. These power the [**Appetize CLI for AI agents**](https://docs.appetize.io/ai-agents) * App logs, network capture and the [ADB tunnel](https://docs.appetize.io/features/advanced-features/android/adb-tunnel) can now be turned on mid-session ## July 2026 ### Control Where Your Apps Can Be Embedded * **New Features** * Restrict which domains can embed your apps, with blocked embeds recorded in audit events * Tap on-screen elements by their text in automation * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Supported browsers are now Chrome, Edge and Firefox 111+ and Safari 17+ ## June 2026 ### Embed Sign-In and Security Improvements * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Signing in from an embed now works when the browser blocks third-party cookies * Changing your password now signs you out of your other sessions * Server-side MP4 screen recording and the `screenRecording` session option have been removed ## May 2026 ### Audio Streaming for Android * **New Features** * Added [**audio streaming**](https://docs.appetize.io/features/audio) for Android sessions, toggled from the configuration menu or with `?audio=true` ## April 2026 ### Custom Branding and Live Appearance Switching * **New Features** * New [**Custom Branding**](https://docs.appetize.io/features/custom-branding) section in Organization Settings * Switch between light and dark appearance during a session * Set the device [timezone](https://docs.appetize.io/platform/query-params-reference) on Android * The build view now shows file size and code signatures * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Clearer error messages when an app fails to install ## March 2026 ### Frame Rate Control and Better Keyboard Input * **New Features** * Set the session frame rate at launch * Support for composed key input, such as accented characters typed with dead keys * Disable built-in apps on Android * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * iOS deep links are trusted automatically when `grantPermissions` is set ## February 2026 ### Font Size Control and Android Immersive Mode * **New Features** * Set the device font size at launch or during a session, on both iOS and Android * Android immersive mode and auto-rotate support * Set app permissions without launching the app * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Higher v2 API rate limits ## November 2025 ### **New API Token Management Page**

New API Token Management Page

* **New Features** * Released the new [**API Token Management**](https://appetize.io/organization/api-tokens) page Create, revoke, and manage API tokens directly from your dashboard\ [View documentation](https://docs.appetize.io/account/api-tokens) * Added **Shake Device** button to the toolbar for Android apps * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Improved **Billing page** to show all invoices including their statuses * Fixed issue where app groups sometimes selected the wrong build when the same `appId` was used across platforms * Improved file download names for network and debug logs * Resolved errors when dragging non-files onto the upload area * Fixed session invite behavior and role handling when re-inviting users * Show tooltip when session history username gets clipped ## September 2025 ### iOS 26, iPhone 17 Support, and a New Automation Engine
iOS 26 & iPhone 17 devices added

iOS 26 & iPhone 17 devices added

* **New Features** * Added support for **iOS 26** and the latest **iPhone 17** and **iPhone 17 Pro Max** devices * Launched a new **automation engine** * Faster, more reliable, and built to support modern declarative frameworks like SwiftUI, Compose, Flutter and more. * The new engine is **more integrated with the Appetize platform**, laying the groundwork for richer automation features ahead. [Read the announcement](https://appetize.io/blog/posts/introducing-our-new-automation-engine) * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Added **"All iOS"** and **"All Android"** filters to easily explore sessions across entire platforms * Updated the **App Page** for anonymous users to match the styling of logged-in views * Improved support for **split APK installations** across Android devices * Fixed SSO configuration issues and improved fallback when multiple strategies are in use * Android app metadata now includes signing information for better visibility ## August 2025 ### Session History View and Android 16 Support
Picture of the new Session History View

New Session History View

* **New Features** * Released the new [**Session History**](https://appetize.io/sessions) view * Easily view, search and export previous sessions to help with debugging, tracking activity, and understanding recent usage across your team. * Added support for **Android 16** and **Pixel 9 devices** * Ensures compatibility with the latest Android OS and new device models * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Added support for **split APKs** (including non-Bundletool) build variants. * Redesigned the **Build Metadata** page for clearer app build details. * Added **syntax highlighting** to debug logs for easier reading and troubleshooting * Enabled **S3 Transfer Acceleration** to speed up file uploads and downloads in supported regions * Added **version-based search** in the Builds view * Increased screenshot timeout to 60 seconds for better reliability on slower or complex apps * Extended accepted file types for uploads on both iOS and Android devices * Fixed session parameters not being saved properly * Improved error handling for SSO logins and duplicate email invitations * Resolved issues with tooltips causing duplicate clicks * Improved OIDC login flow, including **support for Amazon Cognito** * Fixed device OS selection and APK parsing issues during app installs * Fixed layout bugs in debug logs, toolbars, and developer settings * Persisted sidebar drawer state using cookies * Improved pointer accuracy in the Inspector tool when overlapping UI elements are present ## May 2025 ### Improved User Invitation Journey & Easier API Access
New User Invitation Journey

New User Invitation Journey

* **New Features** * Introduced a [new **user invitation journey**](https://docs.appetize.io/account/invite-your-team) with predefined roles and better onboarding experience. * Added support for the `x-api-key` header in both v1 and v2 API authentication. * Enabled linking to **external launch pages** from within the Appetize App Experience. * Added **Pixel Tablet** to supported devices. * **Bug Fixes and Improvements** * Fixed crash caused by unsafe `endSession` calls during app downloads * Resolved APK reinstall and upload issues * Improved Android emulator performance * Fixed memory issues caused by large app aggregations * Corrected issues with `lastPlayed` property updates * Improved iOS architecture metadata display * Updated email styling and fixed layout issues across login, signup, and developer tools UI ## March 2025 ### Redesigned App Experience

Updated App Page Experience

* **New Features:** * Web app redesign * The app page now includes a new toolbar for faster access to often used actions such as taking screenshots, biometric data, changing location and much more! * Refreshed visual design across all pages for a more consistent and intuitive experience. * Introduced `launchApp` parameter * Indicates whether an app should launch after installation, and allows specifying which installed app to open automatically. * Broadened device support with new Pixel 9 options and enhanced custom device configuration. * **Bug Fixes and Improvements:** * Improved Android 15 support with enhancements to language changes, proxy behaviour, and general reliability. * Enabled Android emulators to unlock extended host CPU features. * Upgraded iOS runtime support to version 18.2 * Resolved session stability issues in app groups and improved build resolution accuracy. * Improved UI consistency with improvements to buttons, layout spacing, tab behaviour, and component styling. * Strengthened federated login flows with better handling of missing user details and stricter redirect validation. * Corrected device-specific behaviour such as toolbar spacing and biometric icon rendering on older iOS devices. ## December 2024 ### Android 15 Support

Android 15 Support

* **New Features:** * Support for **Android 15** on newer devices. * Support for multiple iOS keyboards, now configurable as an array. * Added **build.maxConcurrent** for enhanced concurrency management. * **Bug Fixes and Improvements:** * Expanded [v1 API](https://docs.appetize.io/rest-api/create-new-app) to support additional fields: * `timeLimit` * `maxConcurrent` * `referrerHostnamesRestricted` * Android back camera now defaults to virtual scene on newer OS Versions. * Improved localization and framework parsing logic for iOS. * Fixed incorrect handling of `shiftKey` values during keypress events. * Resolved Android loopback issues and enhanced HTTP redirector functionality. * Prevented default behavior for `cmd/ctrl + K` to avoid conflicts. ## November 2024 ### iOS 18 & iPhone 16 Pro/Max Support

iOS 18 and iPhone 16 Pro/Max support has been added

* **New Features**: * Support for **iOS 18** and **iPhone 16** **Pro/Max** devices. * Improved **Organization Settings** UI with clearer section names and options. * **Stripe** checkout flow added for credit card updates. * Updated default devices to **iPhone 14 Pro** and **Pixel 7**. * **Bug fixes & Improvements**: * Fixed **video rotation** issues on Chrome 130. * Fixed session parameters and **configuration** handling in consecutive sessions. * Improved **login** redirects and federated login flow. * Addressed **duplicate invite token** for registered users. * Improved clarity for overage charges and invoice details. * Improved **@appetize/create-playwright** template & intro messaging. * **Android 5-7** have been retired due to their age and limited usage, allowing us to focus on improving compatibility with modern devices. ## October 2024 ### Biometry Support for iOS, JS SDK Updates & Other Improvements

We now support Biometry features on both iOS and Android

* **New Features**: * Added [biometry support](https://docs.appetize.io/javascript-sdk/automation/device-commands#biometry) for iOS. * Improved SDK action titles in Playwright trace sidebar. * Support for Google and Github Login Providers. * **Bug fixes & Improvements**: * Faster build ID validation. * [ADB Tunnel](https://docs.appetize.io/features/advanced-features/android/adb-tunnel) can now be used for sessions using [AppRecorder](broken://pages/Gm30V6WlKjLSc4ey0eXF), network proxies, and debug logs * Debug log and session info attached to test results. * Playwright peer dependency upgrade. * Fixed issue where `startSession` was not throwing errors on `userError`. * Resolved incorrect aliasing of `publicKey` in `EmbedWindow` class. * Prevented no-op on `restartApp` and `reinstallApp` for standalone session. * Improvements to `setLanguage` to ensure its more reliable. * Support for WebView scaling on iOS. * Improvements to Universal Link validation process. * Fix corrupted [Intercept proxy](https://docs.appetize.io/features/network-traffic-monitor) responses when chunked transfer encoding is used. ## July 2024 ### New App Dashboard
New App Dashboard: Streamlined to find the right apps faster

New App Dashboard: Streamlined to find the right apps faster

* **Enhanced App Organization**:\ Apps are now organized by their unique application identifier. See our [App Dashboard documentation](https://docs.appetize.io/platform/app-management/listing-apps) for more info. * **Simplified App Group Management**:\ Easier creation and management of App Groups, with options to always use the latest build. * **Improved Dashboard Performance**:\ Faster load times and responsiveness, paving the way for future features. * **Upcoming Features**:\ Look forward to more API versatility, granular management options, and new UI automation tools. For more information, see our [blog post](https://appetize.io/posts/updates/2024/07/03/new-app-dashboard-streamlined-to-find-the-right-apps-faster).