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February 9, 2026
in Capacitor, Guides, Plugins
5 min read

Alternative to the Ionic Identity Vault Plugin

Looking for a way to protect sensitive data and authenticate users in your Capacitor app? With Ionic discontinuing their commercial Identity Vault plugin, developers need reliable alternatives for biometric authentication (Face ID, fingerprint) and secure session management. The Capacitor Biometrics plugin and Capacitor Secure Preferences plugin from Capawesome provide a modern alternative that covers the core functionality of Identity Vault.

For a complete walkthrough on the Biometrcis plugin make sure to read Exploring the Capacitor Biometrics API.

December 17, 2025
in Capacitor, Plugins
6 min read

Updating to Capacitor 8.0

Capacitor 8.0 is finally here and brings a lot of improvements! Make sure to check out the official announcement post from the Ionic team. In this article, you can find out what breaking changes have been made to the Capawesome plugins. For a complete upgrade guide covering all migration approaches, see How to Upgrade Your Capacitor App to Capacitor 8 or How to Upgrade Your Capacitor Plugin to Capacitor 8.

December 8, 2025
in Announcements, Capacitor, Plugins, Cloud
3 min read

Capacitor Live Update Plugin 7.3.0 Release

We are excited to announce version 7.3.0 of the Capacitor Live Update plugin! This release introduces two powerful features that make managing over-the-air (OTA) updates even easier: automatic update strategies and rollback protection. These enhancements reduce the amount of code you need to write while providing a more robust update experience for your users.

September 1, 2025
in Capacitor, Guides
4 min read

Support 16 KB page sizes in Android with Capacitor

Google Play is introducing a new compatibility requirement that affects Android developers using Capacitor. Starting November 1st, 2025, all new apps and app updates targeting Android 15+ must support 16 KB page sizes on 64-bit devices. This change aims to improve app performance but requires developers to ensure their apps and dependencies are compatible.

August 3, 2025
in Capacitor, Showcase
5 min read

Showcase: Appreciation Jar - Send appreciative messages to your partner

In today's fast-paced digital world, meaningful connection between partners can sometimes get lost in the noise. Appreciation Jar, developed by Stanislav Khromov, offers a refreshing solution: a privacy-first gratitude journaling app based on Capacitor designed specifically for couples to share appreciations and positive thoughts in a secure, intimate space.

July 28, 2025
in Capacitor, Guides, Plugins
3 min read

Exploring the Capacitor Barometer API

Environmental sensors have become increasingly important in modern mobile applications, enabling developers to create context-aware experiences that respond to real-world conditions. With the Capacitor Barometer plugin from Capawesome, developers can integrate precise atmospheric pressure measurements into their Ionic and Capacitor applications, unlocking possibilities for weather monitoring, altitude tracking, and environmental data collection through a streamlined API that delivers accurate barometric readings across Android and iOS platforms.

July 27, 2025
in Capacitor, Showcase, Ionic Framework
5 min read

Showcase: LEAGUES - The immersive football viewing app

LEAGUES is revolutionizing how football fans experience the beautiful game through their innovative mobile app. Built with Capacitor, this app brings the stadium atmosphere directly to your pocket with immersive storytelling and live streaming capabilities.

July 26, 2025
in Announcements, Capacitor, Plugins
3 min read

Announcing the Capacitor Barometer Plugin

We're pleased to introduce the Capacitor Barometer plugin, bringing atmospheric pressure sensing capabilities to your Capacitor applications. This plugin enables precise barometric measurements in hectopascals (hPa) with support for real-time updates and sensor availability detection across Android and iOS platforms. The plugin is now available for all Capawesome Insiders.

July 25, 2025
in Capacitor, Guides, Plugins
5 min read

Alternative to the Ionic Secure Storage Plugin

Looking for a secure storage solution for your Capacitor app? With Ionic discontinuing their commercial Secure Storage plugin, developers need reliable alternatives for encrypted data storage. The Capawesome SQLite plugin and Capawesome Secure Preferences plugin provide modern, secure solutions that address the functionality gap left by Ionic Secure Storage.

July 24, 2025
in Capacitor, Guides, Plugins
5 min read

Encrypting SQLite databases in Capacitor

Data security is paramount in mobile apps especially when handling sensitive user information. This guide shows how to encrypt SQLite databases in Capacitor using the Capacitor SQLite plugin with 256-bit AES and secure key management via the Capacitor Secure Preferences plugin. For full Capacitor SQLite plugin documentation, see the plugin docs.