Capacitor, the open-source native runtime framework, celebrates its fourth anniversary with the release of Capacitor 5.0, offering enhanced features to streamline mobile app development. With Android 13 setting new runtime permissions for notifications in August 2023, Capacitor 5 ensures compatibility, allowing developers to improve user experience by requesting permissions contextually. Similarly, it aligns with recent iOS updates, mandating Xcode 14.1 for app submissions. The update also introduces expanded Google Maps support with new API features for Polylines, Polygons, and Circles, enhancing app functionality. Developers can effortlessly upgrade their projects using the Ionic VS Code extension or the plugin migration tool, while Appflow offers a robust platform for automated builds and deployments, ensuring compliance with app store requirements. Throughout May, the Capacitor community is encouraged to engage with developers via social media, Discord, and live streams to celebrate this milestone and explore the framework's potential further.