Capacitor 5.0 Beta has been released, bringing a host of new features, bug fixes, and performance enhancements to this cross-platform native runtime widely used by development teams globally. Key updates include improved iOS status bar animations and streamlined API support for Swift plugins, along with better handling of HTTP headers and parameters on Android, and default HTTPS support for autocomplete functions. The release also addresses compatibility issues with Huawei devices and aligns with upcoming app store requirements, such as targeting Android 13 for Google Play and using Xcode 14.1 for iOS submissions. To assist developers with the transition, the Ionic team has provided a migration guide, emphasizing the ease of updating to Capacitor 5, which promises to alleviate the additional workload that would be required to maintain Capacitor 4 applications under new app store policies. The update also integrates popular features like an HTTP plugin and new support for Google Maps into Capacitor's core library, further enhancing the development experience.