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Date Published
Author
Dallas James
Word count
832
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Capacitor 6, the latest update to the native runtime for web apps, introduces several advancements, including experimental Swift Package Manager support and compliance with Apple's recent privacy requirements. This release updates iOS and Android dependencies to align with Android 14 and iOS 17, enhancing security and feature access. The transition to using 'https' as the default androidScheme is completed to support Android's Autofill feature. Upgrading to Capacitor 6 is simplified through the Ionic VSCode extension or command line, and developers are encouraged to provide feedback as Swift Package Manager integration progresses, though it's advised to avoid using it in production for now. Additionally, Capacitor has updated to comply with Apple's new App Store privacy mandates, requiring developers to submit privacy manifests and reason codes for APIs used by plugins, with comprehensive documentation provided to aid in this process.