Shopify API Updates

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1. Jan 26, 2026
   Checkout UI extensions now default to non-blocking behavior

   7 months ago
2. New `article_list` input setting for themes

   7 months ago
3. Jan 23, 2026
   Localization support for POS UI extensions

   7 months ago
4. shopify.app.extensions() in App Bridge now supports Admin and Theme app extensions

   7 months ago
5. POS UI extensions can now use the device camera

   7 months ago
6. More control over app deploys in CI/CD pipelines

   7 months ago
7. Jan 22, 2026
   Migrate metafields with `shopify app import-custom-data-definitions`

   7 months ago
8. Jan 21, 2026
   Storefront API now returns a specific error code when Cart Transform Functions fail

   7 months ago
9. Jan 17, 2026
   Deprecating shopify_y and shopify_s cookies for HydrogenImportant

   7 months ago
10. Shop Minis development now requires Partner account permissions

    7 months ago
11. Jan 13, 2026
    Stricter Liquid parsing for themes and theme app extensions

    8 months ago
12. Jan 12, 2026
    Standardization of Asset URL Version Parameters

    8 months ago
13. Jan 8, 2026
    Deprecated `deliveryShippingOriginAssign` mutationImportant

    8 months ago
14. Jan 1, 2026
    Introducing the `orders/link_requested` webhook topic

    8 months ago
15. Subscription billing attempts throttling

    8 months ago
16. `INVALID_BILLING_ADDRESS`: new processing error for subscription billing attempts

    8 months ago
17. Access transactions on the Return object

    8 months ago
18. New Return Reason Definitions API for Better Return InsightsImportant

    8 months ago
19. Metafield references added to Customer Account API

    8 months ago
20. Due on Fulfillment payment term available for pre-orders

    8 months ago
21. Dec 22, 2025
    Deprecation of `Shop.billingAddress` in favor of `Shop.shopAddress`Important

    8 months ago
22. Dec 19, 2025
    Conversion tracking fields added to MarketingEngagementCreate

    8 months ago
23. Removing `permitsSkuSharing` field from fulfillment service

    8 months ago
24. Storefront API now returns errors when adding a gift card to a cart with missing or invalid recipient details

    8 months ago
25. Dec 18, 2025
    Customer marketing URL fields now require write accessImportant

    8 months ago

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