diff --git a/.github/workflows/android.yml b/.github/workflows/android.yml
index 65c8f632a..a8c89e2d4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/android.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/android.yml
@@ -27,10 +27,10 @@ jobs:
       run: |
         pip install .
     - run: buildozer --help
-    - run: buildozer init
+    - run: buildozer init android
     - name: SDK, NDK, and p4a download
       run: |
-        sed -i.bak "s/# android.accept_sdk_license = False/android.accept_sdk_license = True/" buildozer.spec
+        sed -i.bak "s/#android.accept_sdk_license = False/android.accept_sdk_license = True/" buildozer.spec
         sed -i.bak "s/#p4a.branch = master/p4a.branch = develop/" buildozer.spec
         buildozer android p4a -- --help
     # Install OS specific dependencies
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ios.yml b/.github/workflows/ios.yml
index 55478f9e1..6900a92f2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ios.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ios.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ jobs:
         buildozer --help
     - name: Initialize buildozer in project folder
       run: |
-        buildozer init
+        buildozer init ios
     - name: Install dependencies
       run: |
         brew install autoconf automake libtool pkg-config
diff --git a/buildozer/__init__.py b/buildozer/__init__.py
index 635fa4c1c..e902ca9fd 100644
--- a/buildozer/__init__.py
+++ b/buildozer/__init__.py
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@
 
 '''
 
-__version__ = '1.5.1.dev0'
+__version__ = '1.5.2.dev0'
 
+import json
 from fnmatch import fnmatch
 import os
 from os import environ, walk, sep, listdir
@@ -705,11 +706,64 @@ def check_root(self):
     def cmd_init(self, *args):
         '''Create an initial buildozer.spec in the current directory
         '''
-        if exists('buildozer.spec'):
+        def_spec = 'default.spec'
+        exit_code = 1
+        largs = [x.lower().replace('--', '') for x in args]
+        new_spec = 'buildozer.spec'
+        options = ('android', 'ios', 'osx')
+        script_path = dirname(__file__)
+
+        if largs:
+            ignore_doc = len(largs) > 1 and largs[1] in ('no-docs', 'no-comments')
+
+            if largs[0] in options:
+                if exists(new_spec):
+                    buildops.file_copy(new_spec, f'{new_spec}.bak')
+                    print(f'Made a backup of {new_spec} as {new_spec}.bak!')
+                else:
+                    buildops.file_copy(join(script_path, def_spec), new_spec)
+                    print(f'File {new_spec} created, ready to customize!')
+
+                with open(new_spec, encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                    old_spec = f.read()
+
+                inject_before = old_spec.find('\n[buildozer]\n')
+
+                with open(join(script_path, f"default-{largs[0]}.json"), encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                    default_json = json.load(f)
+
+                with open(new_spec, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
+                    f.write(old_spec[:inject_before - 1])
+
+                    for app_key, app_value in default_json.items():
+                        if f"[{app_key}]" not in old_spec[:inject_before]:
+                            f.write(f"\n[{app_key}]\n")
+
+                        for key, value in default_json[app_key].items():
+                            if key not in old_spec[:inject_before]:
+                                f.write('\n')
+
+                                if not ignore_doc:
+                                    for doc in value['doc']:
+                                        f.write(f"# {doc}\n")
+
+                                f.write(f"#{key} = {value.get('default', '')}\n")
+
+                    f.write(old_spec[inject_before:])
+
+                print(f'Modified {new_spec} for use with {largs[0]}!')
+                exit_code = 0
+            else:
+                print("ERROR: Valid target must be one of the following: "
+                      f"{', '.join(options[:-1])} or {options[-1]}.")
+        elif exists(new_spec):
             print('ERROR: You already have a buildozer.spec file.')
-            exit(1)
-        buildops.file_copy(join(dirname(__file__), 'default.spec'), 'buildozer.spec')
-        print('File buildozer.spec created, ready to customize!')
+        else:
+            buildops.file_copy(join(script_path, def_spec), new_spec)
+            print(f'File {new_spec} created, ready to customize!')
+            exit_code = 0
+
+        exit(exit_code)
 
     def cmd_distclean(self, *args):
         '''Clean the whole Buildozer environment.
diff --git a/buildozer/default-android.json b/buildozer/default-android.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..adf63dd73
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buildozer/default-android.json
@@ -0,0 +1,502 @@
+{
+    "app": {
+        "android.aars": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android AAR archives to add"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.accept_sdk_license": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) If True, then automatically accept SDK license agreements",
+                "This is intended for automation only. If set to False"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.activity_class_name": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Full name including package path of the Java class that implements Android Activity",
+                "use that parameter together with android.entrypoint to set custom Java class instead of PythonActivity"
+            ],
+            "default": "org.kivy.android.PythonActivity"
+        },
+        "android.adb_args": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android additional adb arguments"
+            ],
+            "default": "-H host.docker.internal"
+        },
+        "android.add_activities": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Java classes to add as activities to the manifest"
+            ],
+            "default": "com.example.ExampleActivity"
+        },
+        "android.add_assets": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Put these files or directories in the apk assets directory.",
+                "Either form may be used, and assets need not be in \"source.include_exts\".",
+                "  Example one: `android.add_assets = source_asset_relative_path`",
+                "  Example two: `android.add_assets = source_asset_path:destination_asset_relative_path`"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.add_compile_options": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) add java compile options",
+                "This can for example be necessary when importing certain java libraries using the \"android.gradle_dependencies\" option",
+                "See https://developer.android.com/studio/write/java8-support for further information"
+            ],
+            "default": "\"sourceCompatibility = 1.8\", \"targetCompatibility = 1.8\""
+        },
+        "android.add_gradle_repositories": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Gradle repositories to add {can be necessary for some android.gradle_dependencies}",
+                "  Example: `android.gradle_repositories = \"maven { url \"https://repo.spring.io/release\" }\"`"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.add_jars": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) List of Java .jar files to add to the libs so that pyjnius can access their classes",
+                "Don't add jars that you do not need, since extra jars can slow down the build process",
+                "Allows wildcards matching: OUYA-ODK/libs/*.jar"
+            ],
+            "default": "foo.jar, bar.jar, path/to/more/*.jar"
+        },
+        "android.add_libs_arm64_v8a": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/arm64_v8a"
+            ],
+            "default": "libs/android-v8/*.so"
+        },
+        "android.add_libs_armeabi": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/armeabi"
+            ],
+            "default": "libs/android/*.so"
+        },
+        "android.add_libs_armeabi_v7a": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/armeabi_v7a"
+            ],
+            "default": "libs/android-v7/*.so"
+        },
+        "android.add_libs_mips": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/mips"
+            ],
+            "default": "libs/android-mips/*.so"
+        },
+        "android.add_libs_x86": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/x86"
+            ],
+            "default": "libs/android-x86/*.so"
+        },
+        "android.add_packaging_options": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) packaging options to add",
+                "See: https://developer.android.com/reference/tools/gradle-api/7.1/com/android/build/api/dsl/PackagingOptions",
+                "Can be necessary to solve conflicts in { gradle_dependencies }",
+                "Please enclose in double quotes!",
+                "  Example: `android.add_packaging_options = \"exclude \"META-INF/common.kotlin_module\"",
+                "    exclude \"META-INF/*.kotlin_module\"\"`"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.add_resources": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Put these files or directories in the apk res directory.",
+                "The option may be used in three ways, the value may contain one, zero or \":\"",
+                "1) A file to add to resources, legal resource names contain [\"a-z\",\"0-9\",\"_\"]",
+                "  `android.add_resources = my_icons/all-inclusive.png:drawable/all_inclusive.png`",
+                "2) A directory, here  \"legal_icons\" must contain resources of one kind",
+                "  `android.add_resources = legal_icons:drawable`",
+                "3) A directory, here \"legal_resources\" must contain one or more directories,",
+                "  each of a resource kind:  drawable, xml, etc..",
+                "Example: `android.add_resources = legal_resources`"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.add_src": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) List of Java files to add to the android project (can be java or a directory containing the files)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.api": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) Target Android API, should be as high as possible"
+            ],
+            "default": "35"
+        },
+        "android.ant_path": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) ANT directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.apptheme": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android app theme, default is ok for Kivy-based app"
+            ],
+            "default": "@android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar"
+        },
+        "android.archs": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) The Android archs to build for, choices: `armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, x86_64`"
+            ],
+            "default": "arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a"
+        },
+        "android.allow_backup": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Enables Android auto-backup feature (Android API >=23)"
+            ],
+            "default": "True"
+        },
+        "android.backup_rules": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) XML file for custom backup rules (see official auto backup documentation)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.blacklist_src": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Path to a custom blacklist file"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.copy_libs": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Copy library instead of making a libpymodules.so"
+            ],
+            "default": "True"
+        },
+        "android.debug_artifact": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) The format used to package the app for debug mode (apk or aar)"
+            ],
+            "default": "apk"
+        },
+        "android.display_cutout": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) A display cutout is an area on some devices that extends into the display surface.",
+                "It allows for an edge-to-edge experience while providing space for important sensors on the front of the device.",
+                "Available options for Android API >= 28 are \"default, shortEdges, never\" and defaults to never.",
+                "See: https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout"
+            ],
+            "default": "never"
+        },
+        "android.enable_androidx": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Enable AndroidX support. Enable when \"android.gradle_dependencies\"",
+                "contains an \"androidx\" package, or any package from Kotlin source.",
+                "Require target API level 28 or higher"
+            ],
+            "default": "True"
+        },
+        "android.entrypoint": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android entry point, default is ok for Kivy-based application"
+            ],
+            "default": "org.kivy.android.PythonActivity"
+        },
+        "android.extra_manifest_application_arguments": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Extra xml to write directly inside the <manifest><application> tag of AndroidManifest.xml",
+                "use that parameter to provide a filename from where to load your custom XML arguments"
+            ],
+            "default": "./src/android/extra_manifest_application_arguments.xml"
+        },
+        "android.extra_manifest_xml": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Extra xml to write directly inside the <manifest> element of AndroidManifest.xml",
+                "use that parameter to provide a filename from where to load your custom XML code"
+            ],
+            "default": "./src/android/extra_manifest.xml"
+        },
+        "android.features": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) features (adds uses-feature -tags to manifest)"
+            ],
+            "default": "android.hardware.usb.host"
+        },
+        "android.gradle_dependencies": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Gradle dependencies to add"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.home_app": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) If True, your application will be listed as a home app (launcher app)"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.library_references": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android library project to add (will be added in the { project.properties } automatically)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.logcat_filters": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android logcat filters to use"
+            ],
+            "default": "*:S python:D"
+        },
+        "android.logcat_pid_only": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Android logcat only display log for activity's pid"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.manifest.intent_filters": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) XML file to include as an intent filters in <activity> tag"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.manifest.launch_mode": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) launchMode to set for the main activity"
+            ],
+            "default": "standard"
+        },
+        "android.manifest.orientation": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) screenOrientation to set for the main activity",
+                "See: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/activity-element"
+            ],
+            "default": "fullSensor"
+        },
+        "android.manifest_placeholders": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) If you need to insert variables into your `AndroidManifest.xml` file,",
+                "you can do so with the manifestPlaceholders property.",
+                "This property takes a map of key-value pairs. (via a string)",
+                "  Example: `android.manifest_placeholders = [myCustomUrl:\"org.kivy.customurl\"]`"
+            ],
+            "default": "[:]"
+        },
+        "android.meta_data": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android application meta-data to set (key=value format)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.minapi": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) Minimum API your APK / AAB will support"
+            ],
+            "default": "24"
+        },
+        "android.ndk": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android NDK version to use"
+            ],
+            "default": "25b"
+        },
+        "android.ndk_api": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) Android NDK API to use",
+                "This is the minimum API your app will support, it should usually match android.minapi"
+            ],
+            "default": "21"
+        },
+        "android.ndk_path": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android NDK directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.no-byte-compile-python": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Skip byte compile for .py files"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.numeric_version": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) Overrides automatic versionCode computation (used in build.gradle)",
+                "This is not the same as app version and should only be edited if you know what you're doing"
+            ],
+            "default": "1"
+        },
+        "android.ouya.category": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) OUYA Console category. Should be one of `GAME or APP`",
+                "If you leave this blank, OUYA support will not be enabled"
+            ],
+            "default": "GAME"
+        },
+        "android.ouya.icon.filename": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Filename of OUYA Console icon. It must be a `732x412` PNG-image"
+            ],
+            "default": "%(source.dir)s/data/ouya_icon.png"
+        },
+        "android.permissions": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Permissions",
+                "(See https://python-for-android.readthedocs.io/en/latest/buildoptions.html for all the supported syntaxes and properties)"
+            ],
+            "default": "android.permission.INTERNET, (name=android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE;maxSdkVersion=18)"
+        },
+        "android.presplash_color": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(string) Presplash background color (for android toolchain)",
+                "Supported formats are: #RRGGBB #AARRGGBB or one of the following names:",
+                "  red, blue, green, black, white, gray, cyan, magenta, yellow, lightgray,",
+                "  darkgray, grey, lightgrey, darkgrey, aqua, fuchsia, lime, maroon, navy,",
+                "  olive, purple, silver, teal"
+            ],
+            "default": "#FFFFFF"
+        },
+        "android.presplash_lottie": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(string) Presplash animation using Lottie format",
+                "Lottie files can be created using various tools, like Adobe After Effect or Synfig"
+            ],
+            "default": "path/to/lottie/file.json"
+        },
+        "android.release_artifact": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) The format used to package the app for release mode (aab or apk or aar)"
+            ],
+            "default": "aab"
+        },
+        "android.res_xml": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Copy these files to src/main/res/xml/ (used with intent-filters..)"
+            ],
+            "default": "path/to/file.xml"
+        },
+        "android.sdk": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) Android SDK version to use"
+            ],
+            "default": "20"
+        },
+        "android.sdk_path": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Android SDK directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.service_class_name": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Full name including package path of the Java class that implements Python Service",
+                "use that parameter to set custom Java class which extends PythonService"
+            ],
+            "default": "org.kivy.android.PythonService"
+        },
+        "android.skip_update": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) If True, then skip trying to update the Android SDK",
+                "This can be useful to avoid excess Internet downloads or save time when an update is due and you just want to test/build your package"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.uses_library": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Android shared libraries which will be added to `AndroidManifest.xml` using <uses-library> tag"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.wakelock": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Indicate whether the screen should stay on"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "android.whitelist": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Pattern to whitelist for the whole project"
+            ]
+        },
+        "android.whitelist_src": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Path to a custom whitelist file"
+            ]
+        },
+        "icon.adaptive_background.filename": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Adaptive icon of the application (used if Android API level is 26+ at runtime)"
+            ],
+            "default": "%(source.dir)s/data/icon_bg.png"
+        },
+        "icon.adaptive_foreground.filename": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Adaptive icon of the application (used if Android API level is 26+ at runtime)"
+            ],
+            "default": "%(source.dir)s/data/icon_fg.png"
+        },
+        "orientation": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Supported orientations",
+                "Valid options are: landscape, portrait, portrait-reverse, landscape-reverse"
+            ],
+            "default": "portrait"
+        },
+        "p4a.branch": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) python-for-android branch to use, defaults to master"
+            ],
+            "default": "master"
+        },
+        "p4a.bootstrap": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Bootstrap to use for android builds",
+                "Run \"buildozer android p4a -- bootstraps\" for a list of valid values."
+            ],
+            "default": "sdl2"
+        },
+        "p4a.commit": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) python-for-android specific commit to use, defaults to HEAD, must be within p4a.branch"
+            ],
+            "default": "HEAD"
+        },
+        "p4a.extra_args": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Extra command line arguments to pass when invoking pythonforandroid.toolchain"
+            ]
+        },
+        "p4a.fork": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) python-for-android fork to use in case if p4a.url is not specified, defaults to upstream (kivy)"
+            ],
+            "default": "kivy"
+        },
+        "p4a.hook": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Filename to the hook for p4a"
+            ]
+        },
+        "p4a.local_recipes": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) The directory in which python-for-android should look for your own build recipes (if any)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "p4a.port": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(int) port number to specify an explicit --port= p4a argument (eg for bootstrap flask)"
+            ]
+        },
+        "p4a.setup_py": {
+            "doc": [
+                "Control passing the --use-setup-py vs --ignore-setup-py to p4a",
+                "\"in the future\" --use-setup-py is going to be the default behaviour in p4a, right now it is not",
+                "Setting this to false will pass --ignore-setup-py, true will pass --use-setup-py",
+                "NOTE: this is general setuptools integration, having pyproject.toml is enough, no need to generate",
+                "setup.py if you're using Poetry, but you need to add \"toml\" to source.include_exts."
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "p4a.source_dir": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) python-for-android git clone directory"
+            ]
+        },
+        "p4a.url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) python-for-android URL to use for checkout"
+            ]
+        },
+        "services": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) List of Android services (name:python_script)",
+                "Format: CLASS_NAME:SCRIPT.py[:type]",
+                "Type options: :foreground or :foreground:sticky. Default is background",
+                "Bound services are unsupported",
+                "  Example: `MyService:service.py,AnotherService:background.py:foreground`"
+            ]
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/buildozer/default-ios.json b/buildozer/default-ios.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d4753f4eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buildozer/default-ios.json
@@ -0,0 +1,128 @@
+{
+    "app": {
+        "ios.app_extensions": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) A Xml String specifying a extension type",
+                "[[\"7zip\", \"zip\"], [\"public.zip-archive\"], \"org.kivy.myappextension\"",
+                "    \"file\", \"<MyCustom> Extension File\", \"${MACOSX_BUNDLE_ICON_FILE}\"",
+                "    \"http://mysite.com/myapp/extensions.html\"]"
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.camera_usage_description": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Camera Usage justification string",
+                "\"<App> uses Camera to do <X and Y and Z>\""
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.codesign.allowed": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Whether or not to sign the code"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "ios.codesign.debug": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Name of the certificate to use for signing the debug version",
+                "Get a list of available identities: buildozer ios list_identities"
+            ],
+            "default": "\"iPhone Developer: <lastname> <firstname> (<hexstring>)\""
+        },
+        "ios.codesign.development_team.debug": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) The development team to use for signing the debug version"
+            ],
+            "default": "<hexstring>"
+        },
+        "ios.codesign.development_team.release": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) The development team to use for signing the release version"
+            ],
+            "default": "<hexstring>"
+        },
+        "ios.codesign.release": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Name of the certificate to use for signing the release version"
+            ],
+            "default": "%(ios.codesign.debug)s"
+        },
+        "ios.ios_deploy_branch": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) ios-deploy branch"
+            ],
+            "default": "1.12.2"
+        },
+        "ios.ios_deploy_dir": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) ios-deploy directory"
+            ],
+            "default": "../ios_deploy"
+        },
+        "ios.ios_deploy_url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) ios-deploy branch"
+            ],
+            "default": "https://github.com/phonegap/ios-deploy"
+        },
+        "ios.kivy_ios_branch": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Branch to use"
+            ],
+            "default": "master"
+        },
+        "ios.kivy_ios_dir": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Path to a custom kivy-ios folder"
+            ],
+            "default": "../kivy-ios"
+        },
+        "ios.kivy_ios_url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Source for kivy-ios"
+            ],
+            "default": "https://github.com/kivy/kivy-ios"
+        },
+        "ios.local_network_usage_description": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Justification text to be provided for being able to use local network",
+                "\"<App> needs permissions to <Do X and Y and Z>\" in your Local Area Network"
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.manifest.app_url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) URL pointing to .ipa file to be installed",
+                "This option should be defined along with `display_image_url` and `full_size_image_url` options"
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.manifest.display_image_url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) URL pointing to an icon (57x57px) to be displayed during download",
+                "This option should be defined along with `app_url` and `full_size_image_url` options"
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.manifest.full_size_image_url": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) URL pointing to a large icon (512x512px) to be used by iTunes",
+                "This option should be defined along with `app_url` and `display_image_url` options"
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.media_usage_description": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(str) Justification text to be provided for being able to select media",
+                "\"<APP> needs to access your media in order to <Do X and Y and Z>\""
+            ]
+        },
+        "ios.viewcontroller_based_statusbar_appearance": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(bool) Allow StatusBar to be controlled by API"
+            ],
+            "default": "False"
+        },
+        "orientation": {
+            "doc": [
+                "(list) Supported orientations",
+                "Valid options are: landscape, portrait, portrait-reverse, landscape-reverse"
+            ],
+            "default": "portrait"
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/buildozer/default-osx.json b/buildozer/default-osx.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a82d2933b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buildozer/default-osx.json
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+{
+    "app": {
+        "osx.kivy_version": {
+            "doc": [
+                "Kivy version to use"
+            ],
+            "default": "2.3.1"
+        }
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/buildozer/default.spec b/buildozer/default.spec
index ea8bc4246..1d1a232e9 100644
--- a/buildozer/default.spec
+++ b/buildozer/default.spec
@@ -54,380 +54,8 @@ requirements = python3,kivy
 # (str) Icon of the application
 #icon.filename = %(source.dir)s/data/icon.png
 
-# (list) Supported orientations
-# Valid options are: landscape, portrait, portrait-reverse, landscape-reverse, or all
-orientation = portrait
-
-# (list) List of services to declare
-# This is currently only relevant to Android services.
-# Each service consists of a name (a valid Java class name, with the first letter capitalized)
-# followed by a colon, followed by the name of the Python script (.py file) that should be
-# launched. This is optionally followed by ":foreground" for foreground services or
-# ":foreground:sticky" for sticky foreground services. The default is a background service.
-# Bound services are not supported.
-#services = NAME:ENTRYPOINT_TO_PY,NAME2:ENTRYPOINT2_TO_PY
-
-#
-# OSX Specific
-#
-
-#
-# author = © Copyright Info
-
-# Kivy version to use
-osx.kivy_version = 2.2.0
-
-#
-# Android specific
-#
-
 # (bool) Indicate if the application should be fullscreen or not
-fullscreen = 0
-
-# (string) Presplash background color (for android toolchain)
-# Supported formats are: #RRGGBB #AARRGGBB or one of the following names:
-# red, blue, green, black, white, gray, cyan, magenta, yellow, lightgray,
-# darkgray, grey, lightgrey, darkgrey, aqua, fuchsia, lime, maroon, navy,
-# olive, purple, silver, teal.
-#android.presplash_color = #FFFFFF
-
-# (string) Presplash animation using Lottie format.
-# see https://lottiefiles.com/ for examples and https://airbnb.design/lottie/
-# for general documentation.
-# Lottie files can be created using various tools, like Adobe After Effect or Synfig.
-#android.presplash_lottie = "path/to/lottie/file.json"
-
-# (str) Adaptive icon of the application (used if Android API level is 26+ at runtime)
-#icon.adaptive_foreground.filename = %(source.dir)s/data/icon_fg.png
-#icon.adaptive_background.filename = %(source.dir)s/data/icon_bg.png
-
-# (list) Permissions
-# (See https://python-for-android.readthedocs.io/en/latest/buildoptions.html for all the supported syntaxes and properties)
-#android.permissions = android.permission.INTERNET, (name=android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE;maxSdkVersion=18)
-
-# (list) features (adds uses-feature -tags to manifest)
-#android.features = android.hardware.usb.host
-
-# (int) Target Android API, should be as high as possible.
-#android.api = 33
-
-# (int) Minimum API your APK / AAB will support.
-#android.minapi = 24
-
-# (int) Android SDK version to use
-#android.sdk = 20
-
-# (str) Android NDK version to use
-#android.ndk = 23b
-
-# (int) Android NDK API to use. This is the minimum API your app will support, it should usually match android.minapi.
-#android.ndk_api = 21
-
-# (str) Android NDK directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded.)
-#android.ndk_path =
-
-# (str) Android SDK directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded.)
-#android.sdk_path =
-
-# (str) ANT directory (if empty, it will be automatically downloaded.)
-#android.ant_path =
-
-# (bool) If True, then skip trying to update the Android SDK
-# This can be useful to avoid excess Internet downloads or save time
-# when an update is due and you just want to test/build your package
-# android.skip_update = False
-
-# (bool) If True, then automatically accept SDK license
-# agreements. This is intended for automation only. If set to False,
-# the default, you will be shown the license when first running
-# buildozer.
-# android.accept_sdk_license = False
-
-# (str) Android entry point, default is ok for Kivy-based app
-#android.entrypoint = org.kivy.android.PythonActivity
-
-# (str) Full name including package path of the Java class that implements Android Activity
-# use that parameter together with android.entrypoint to set custom Java class instead of PythonActivity
-#android.activity_class_name = org.kivy.android.PythonActivity
-
-# (str) Extra xml to write directly inside the <manifest> element of AndroidManifest.xml
-# use that parameter to provide a filename from where to load your custom XML code
-#android.extra_manifest_xml = ./src/android/extra_manifest.xml
-
-# (str) Extra xml to write directly inside the <manifest><application> tag of AndroidManifest.xml
-# use that parameter to provide a filename from where to load your custom XML arguments:
-#android.extra_manifest_application_arguments = ./src/android/extra_manifest_application_arguments.xml
-
-# (str) Full name including package path of the Java class that implements Python Service
-# use that parameter to set custom Java class which extends PythonService
-#android.service_class_name = org.kivy.android.PythonService
-
-# (str) Android app theme, default is ok for Kivy-based app
-# android.apptheme = "@android:style/Theme.NoTitleBar"
-
-# (list) Pattern to whitelist for the whole project
-#android.whitelist =
-
-# (bool) If True, your application will be listed as a home app (launcher app)
-# android.home_app = False
-
-# (str) Path to a custom whitelist file
-#android.whitelist_src =
-
-# (str) Path to a custom blacklist file
-#android.blacklist_src =
-
-# (list) List of Java .jar files to add to the libs so that pyjnius can access
-# their classes. Don't add jars that you do not need, since extra jars can slow
-# down the build process. Allows wildcards matching, for example:
-# OUYA-ODK/libs/*.jar
-#android.add_jars = foo.jar,bar.jar,path/to/more/*.jar
-
-# (list) List of Java files to add to the android project (can be java or a
-# directory containing the files)
-#android.add_src =
-
-# (list) Android AAR archives to add
-#android.add_aars =
-
-# (list) Put these files or directories in the apk assets directory.
-# Either form may be used, and assets need not be in 'source.include_exts'.
-# 1) android.add_assets = source_asset_relative_path
-# 2) android.add_assets = source_asset_path:destination_asset_relative_path
-#android.add_assets =
-
-# (list) Put these files or directories in the apk res directory.
-# The option may be used in three ways, the value may contain one or zero ':'
-# Some examples:
-# 1) A file to add to resources, legal resource names contain ['a-z','0-9','_']
-# android.add_resources = my_icons/all-inclusive.png:drawable/all_inclusive.png
-# 2) A directory, here  'legal_icons' must contain resources of one kind
-# android.add_resources = legal_icons:drawable
-# 3) A directory, here 'legal_resources' must contain one or more directories, 
-# each of a resource kind:  drawable, xml, etc...
-# android.add_resources = legal_resources
-#android.add_resources =
-
-# (list) Gradle dependencies to add
-#android.gradle_dependencies =
-
-# (bool) Enable AndroidX support. Enable when 'android.gradle_dependencies'
-# contains an 'androidx' package, or any package from Kotlin source.
-# android.enable_androidx requires android.api >= 28
-#android.enable_androidx = True
-
-# (list) add java compile options
-# this can for example be necessary when importing certain java libraries using the 'android.gradle_dependencies' option
-# see https://developer.android.com/studio/write/java8-support for further information
-# android.add_compile_options = "sourceCompatibility = 1.8", "targetCompatibility = 1.8"
-
-# (list) Gradle repositories to add {can be necessary for some android.gradle_dependencies}
-# please enclose in double quotes 
-# e.g. android.gradle_repositories = "maven { url 'https://repo.spring.io/release' }"
-#android.add_gradle_repositories =
-
-# (list) packaging options to add
-# see https://developer.android.com/reference/tools/gradle-api/7.1/com/android/build/api/dsl/PackagingOptions
-# can be necessary to solve conflicts in gradle_dependencies
-# please enclose in double quotes 
-# e.g. android.add_packaging_options = "exclude 'META-INF/common.kotlin_module'", "exclude 'META-INF/*.kotlin_module'"
-#android.add_packaging_options =
-
-# (list) Java classes to add as activities to the manifest.
-#android.add_activities = com.example.ExampleActivity
-
-# (str) OUYA Console category. Should be one of GAME or APP
-# If you leave this blank, OUYA support will not be enabled
-#android.ouya.category = GAME
-
-# (str) Filename of OUYA Console icon. It must be a 732x412 png image.
-#android.ouya.icon.filename = %(source.dir)s/data/ouya_icon.png
-
-# (str) XML file to include as an intent filters in <activity> tag
-#android.manifest.intent_filters =
-
-# (list) Copy these files to src/main/res/xml/ (used for example with intent-filters)
-#android.res_xml = PATH_TO_FILE,
-
-# (str) launchMode to set for the main activity
-#android.manifest.launch_mode = standard
-
-# (str) screenOrientation to set for the main activity.
-# Valid values can be found at https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/activity-element
-#android.manifest.orientation = fullSensor
-
-# (list) Android additional libraries to copy into libs/armeabi
-#android.add_libs_armeabi = libs/android/*.so
-#android.add_libs_armeabi_v7a = libs/android-v7/*.so
-#android.add_libs_arm64_v8a = libs/android-v8/*.so
-#android.add_libs_x86 = libs/android-x86/*.so
-#android.add_libs_mips = libs/android-mips/*.so
-
-# (bool) Indicate whether the screen should stay on
-# Don't forget to add the WAKE_LOCK permission if you set this to True
-#android.wakelock = False
-
-# (list) Android application meta-data to set (key=value format)
-#android.meta_data =
-
-# (list) Android library project to add (will be added in the
-# project.properties automatically.)
-#android.library_references =
-
-# (list) Android shared libraries which will be added to AndroidManifest.xml using <uses-library> tag
-#android.uses_library =
-
-# (str) Android logcat filters to use
-#android.logcat_filters = *:S python:D
-
-# (bool) Android logcat only display log for activity's pid
-#android.logcat_pid_only = False
-
-# (str) Android additional adb arguments
-#android.adb_args = -H host.docker.internal
-
-# (bool) Copy library instead of making a libpymodules.so
-#android.copy_libs = 1
-
-# (list) The Android archs to build for, choices: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, x86_64
-# In past, was `android.arch` as we weren't supporting builds for multiple archs at the same time.
-android.archs = arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a
-
-# (int) overrides automatic versionCode computation (used in build.gradle)
-# this is not the same as app version and should only be edited if you know what you're doing
-# android.numeric_version = 1
-
-# (bool) enables Android auto backup feature (Android API >=23)
-android.allow_backup = True
-
-# (str) XML file for custom backup rules (see official auto backup documentation)
-# android.backup_rules =
-
-# (str) If you need to insert variables into your AndroidManifest.xml file,
-# you can do so with the manifestPlaceholders property.
-# This property takes a map of key-value pairs. (via a string)
-# Usage example : android.manifest_placeholders = [myCustomUrl:\"org.kivy.customurl\"]
-# android.manifest_placeholders = [:]
-
-# (bool) Skip byte compile for .py files
-# android.no-byte-compile-python = False
-
-# (str) The format used to package the app for release mode (aab or apk or aar).
-# android.release_artifact = aab
-
-# (str) The format used to package the app for debug mode (apk or aar).
-# android.debug_artifact = apk
-
-# (str) A display cutout is an area on some devices that extends into the display surface.
-# It allows for an edge-to-edge experience while providing space for important sensors on the front of the device.
-# Available options for Android API >= 28 are "default, shortEdges, never" and defaults to never.
-# Android documentation: https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout
-#android.display_cutout = never
-
-#
-# Python for android (p4a) specific
-#
-
-# (str) python-for-android URL to use for checkout
-#p4a.url =
-
-# (str) python-for-android fork to use in case if p4a.url is not specified, defaults to upstream (kivy)
-#p4a.fork = kivy
-
-# (str) python-for-android branch to use, defaults to master
-#p4a.branch = master
-
-# (str) python-for-android specific commit to use, defaults to HEAD, must be within p4a.branch
-#p4a.commit = HEAD
-
-# (str) python-for-android git clone directory
-#p4a.source_dir =
-
-# (str) The directory in which python-for-android should look for your own build recipes (if any)
-#p4a.local_recipes =
-
-# (str) Filename to the hook for p4a
-#p4a.hook =
-
-# (str) Bootstrap to use for android builds
-# Run "buildozer android p4a -- bootstraps" for a list of valid values.
-# p4a.bootstrap = sdl2
-
-# (int) port number to specify an explicit --port= p4a argument (eg for bootstrap flask)
-#p4a.port =
-
-# Control passing the --use-setup-py vs --ignore-setup-py to p4a
-# "in the future" --use-setup-py is going to be the default behaviour in p4a, right now it is not
-# Setting this to false will pass --ignore-setup-py, true will pass --use-setup-py
-# NOTE: this is general setuptools integration, having pyproject.toml is enough, no need to generate
-# setup.py if you're using Poetry, but you need to add "toml" to source.include_exts.
-#p4a.setup_py = false
-
-# (str) extra command line arguments to pass when invoking pythonforandroid.toolchain
-#p4a.extra_args =
-
-
-
-#
-# iOS specific
-#
-
-# (str) Path to a custom kivy-ios folder
-#ios.kivy_ios_dir = ../kivy-ios
-# Alternately, specify the URL and branch of a git checkout:
-ios.kivy_ios_url = https://github.com/kivy/kivy-ios
-ios.kivy_ios_branch = master
-
-# Another platform dependency: ios-deploy
-# Uncomment to use a custom checkout
-#ios.ios_deploy_dir = ../ios_deploy
-# Or specify URL and branch
-ios.ios_deploy_url = https://github.com/phonegap/ios-deploy
-ios.ios_deploy_branch = 1.12.2
-
-# (bool) Whether or not to sign the code
-ios.codesign.allowed = false
-
-# (str) Name of the certificate to use for signing the debug version
-# Get a list of available identities: buildozer ios list_identities
-#ios.codesign.debug = "iPhone Developer: <lastname> <firstname> (<hexstring>)"
-
-# (str) The development team to use for signing the debug version
-#ios.codesign.development_team.debug = <hexstring>
-
-# (str) Name of the certificate to use for signing the release version
-#ios.codesign.release = %(ios.codesign.debug)s
-
-# (str) The development team to use for signing the release version
-#ios.codesign.development_team.release = <hexstring>
-
-# (str) Justification text to be provided for being able to select media
-#ios.media_usage_description = "<APP> needs to access your media in order to <Do X and Y and Z> "
-
-# (str) Justification text to be provided for being able to use local network
-#ios.local_network_usage_description = "<App> needs permissions to <Do X and Y and Z> in your Local Area Network"
-
-# (str) Camera Usage justification string.
-#ios.camera_usage_description = "<App> uses Camera to do <X and Y and Z>"
-
-
-# (bool) Allow StatusBar to be controlled by API
-# ios.viewcontroller_based_statusbar_appearance = False
-
-# (str) A Xml String specifying a extension type.
-#ios.app_extensions = [["7zip", "zip"],  ["public.zip-archive"], "org.kivy.myappextensionfile", "<MyCustom> Extension File", "${MACOSX_BUNDLE_ICON_FILE}", "http://mysite.com/myapp/extensions.html"],
-
-# (str) URL pointing to .ipa file to be installed
-# This option should be defined along with `display_image_url` and `full_size_image_url` options.
-#ios.manifest.app_url =
-
-# (str) URL pointing to an icon (57x57px) to be displayed during download
-# This option should be defined along with `app_url` and `full_size_image_url` options.
-#ios.manifest.display_image_url =
-
-# (str) URL pointing to a large icon (512x512px) to be used by iTunes
-# This option should be defined along with `app_url` and `display_image_url` options.
-#ios.manifest.full_size_image_url =
+#fullscreen = False
 
 
 [buildozer]
@@ -495,3 +123,11 @@ warn_on_root = 1
 #        buildozer --profile demo android debug
 #
 #   Environment variable overrides have priority over profile overrides.
+#
+#   For more platform specific configuration please run one of the following commands
+#   so this file will be updated accordingly:
+#       buildozer init android
+#       buildozer init android --no-comments
+#       buildozer init ios
+#       buildozer init ios --no-docs
+#       buildozer init osx
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/buildozer/targets/android.py b/buildozer/targets/android.py
index cf53de33e..6a7671e1a 100644
--- a/buildozer/targets/android.py
+++ b/buildozer/targets/android.py
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 from platform import uname
 WSL = 'microsoft' in uname()[2].lower()
 
-ANDROID_API = '33'
+ANDROID_API = '35'
 ANDROID_MINAPI = '24'
 APACHE_ANT_VERSION = '1.9.4'
 
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 # that python-for-android cannot provide a recommendation, which in
 # turn only happens if the python-for-android is old and probably
 # doesn't support any newer NDK.
-DEFAULT_ANDROID_NDK_VERSION = '17c'
+DEFAULT_ANDROID_NDK_VERSION = '25b'
 
 import ast
 from glob import glob
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ def _sdkmanager(self, *args, **kwargs):
                 host, port = os.environ.get(key).split(':')[-2:]
                 command.extend(['--proxy=http', f'--proxy_host={host.strip("/")}', f'--proxy_port={port}'])
                 break
-            except:
+            except Exception:
                 pass
 
         if kwargs.pop('return_child', False):
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ def check_requirements(self):
         if platform in ('win32', 'cygwin'):
             try:
                 self._set_win32_java_home()
-            except:
+            except Exception:
                 traceback.print_exc()
             self.adb_executable = join(self.android_sdk_dir, 'platform-tools',
                                 'adb.exe')
@@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ def _read_version_subdir(self, *args):
         for v in os.listdir(join(*args)):
             try:
                 versions.append(parse(v))
-            except:
+            except Exception:
                 pass
         if not versions:
             self.logger.error(
@@ -1318,7 +1318,7 @@ def build_package(self):
             self.buildozer.hook("android_pre_build_apk")
             self.execute_build_package(build_cmd)
             self.buildozer.hook("android_post_build_apk")
-        except:
+        except Exception:
             # maybe the hook fail because the apk is not
             pass
 
@@ -1414,7 +1414,7 @@ def _update_libraries_references(self, dist_dir):
 
             try:
                 fd.writelines((line.decode('utf-8') for line in content))
-            except:
+            except Exception:
                 fd.writelines(content)
             if content and not content[-1].endswith(u'\n'):
                 fd.write(u'\n')
diff --git a/buildozer/targets/ios.py b/buildozer/targets/ios.py
index 0d2c3e230..e0ab9cc05 100644
--- a/buildozer/targets/ios.py
+++ b/buildozer/targets/ios.py
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ def install_platform(self):
         self.ios_dir = self.install_or_update_repo('kivy-ios', platform='ios')
         self.ios_deploy_dir = self.install_or_update_repo('ios-deploy',
                                                           platform='ios',
-                                                          branch='1.7.0',
+                                                          branch='1.12.2',
                                                           owner='phonegap')
 
     def toolchain(self, cmd, **kwargs):
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ def xcodebuild(self, *args, **kwargs):
 
     @property
     def code_signing_allowed(self):
-        allowed = self.buildozer.config.getboolean("app", "ios.codesign.allowed")
+        allowed = self.buildozer.config.getbooldefault("app", "ios.codesign.allowed", False)
         allowed = "YES" if allowed else "NO"
         return f"CODE_SIGNING_ALLOWED={allowed}"
 
@@ -436,7 +436,7 @@ def _create_icons(self):
     def check_configuration_tokens(self):
         errors = []
         config = self.buildozer.config
-        if not config.getboolean('app', 'ios.codesign.allowed'):
+        if not config.getbooldefault('app', 'ios.codesign.allowed', False):
             return
         identity_debug = config.getdefault('app', 'ios.codesign.debug', '')
         identity_release = config.getdefault('app', 'ios.codesign.release',
diff --git a/buildozer/targets/osx.py b/buildozer/targets/osx.py
index 6b00eeb9e..a038b096b 100644
--- a/buildozer/targets/osx.py
+++ b/buildozer/targets/osx.py
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 import buildozer.buildops as buildops
 from buildozer.target import Target
 
+KIVY_VERSION = '2.3.1'
+
 
 class TargetOSX(Target):
 
@@ -38,7 +40,8 @@ def ensure_sdk(self):
         buildops.file_remove(join(platdir, 'master.zip'))
 
     def download_kivy(self, cwd):
-        current_kivy_vers = self.buildozer.config.get('app', 'osx.kivy_version')
+        current_kivy_vers = self.buildozer.config.getdefault('app', 'osx.kivy_version',
+                                                             KIVY_VERSION)
 
         if exists('/Applications/Kivy.app'):
             self.logger.info('Kivy found in Applications dir...')
diff --git a/docs/source/quickstart.rst b/docs/source/quickstart.rst
index 00151d588..c8f943d45 100644
--- a/docs/source/quickstart.rst
+++ b/docs/source/quickstart.rst
@@ -14,10 +14,18 @@ Init and build for Android
    line like :class:`__version__ = "1.0.3"` in your :class:`main.py`. Ensure you have one at
    the start of your application. It is not mandatory but heavily advised.
 
-#. Create a :class:`buildozer.spec` file, with::
+#. Create a minimal :class:`buildozer.spec` file, with::
 
     buildozer init
 
+#. Cross-platform initialization with :class:`buildozer.spec`::
+
+    buildozer init android
+    buildozer init android --no-comments
+    buildozer init ios
+    buildozer init ios --no-docs
+    buildozer init osx
+
 #. Edit the :class:`buildozer.spec` according to the :ref:`specifications`. You should
    at least change the :class:`title`, :class:`package.name` and :class:`package.domain` in the
    :class:`[app]` section.
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 3d40f5200..f4e2ed40f 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -5,10 +5,8 @@
 import sys
 from setuptools import setup
 from os.path import dirname, join
-import codecs
 import os
 import re
-import io
 
 here = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(__file__))
 
@@ -30,7 +28,7 @@
 def find_version(*file_paths):
     # Open in Latin-1 so that we avoid encoding errors.
     # Use codecs.open for Python 2 compatibility
-    with codecs.open(os.path.join(here, *file_paths), 'r', 'utf-8') as f:
+    with open(os.path.join(here, *file_paths), encoding='utf-8') as f:
         version_file = f.read()
 
     # The version line must have the form
@@ -43,9 +41,9 @@ def find_version(*file_paths):
 
 
 curdir = dirname(__file__)
-with io.open(join(curdir, "README.md"), encoding="utf-8") as fd:
+with open(join(curdir, "README.md"), encoding="utf-8") as fd:
     readme = fd.read()
-with io.open(join(curdir, "CHANGELOG.md"), encoding="utf-8") as fd:
+with open(join(curdir, "CHANGELOG.md"), encoding="utf-8") as fd:
     changelog = fd.read()
 
 setup(
@@ -68,7 +66,8 @@ def find_version(*file_paths):
     packages=[
         'buildozer', 'buildozer.targets', 'buildozer.libs', 'buildozer.scripts'
     ],
-    package_data={'buildozer': ['default.spec']},
+    package_data={'buildozer': ['default.spec', 'default-android.json',
+                                'default-ios.json', 'default-osx.json']},
     include_package_data=True,
     install_requires=[
         'pexpect',
@@ -79,7 +78,7 @@ def find_version(*file_paths):
         # here.
         # Restricted version because python-for-android's recipes can't handle
         # later versions.
-        'cython<3.0'
+        'cython<3.12'
     ],
     extras_require={
         'test': ['pytest'],
@@ -95,6 +94,9 @@ def find_version(*file_paths):
         'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9',
         'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10',
         'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11',
+        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12',
+        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13',
+        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14',
     ],
     entry_points={
         'console_scripts': [
diff --git a/tests/targets/utils.py b/tests/targets/utils.py
index dd41c4fc8..fa1ba5357 100644
--- a/tests/targets/utils.py
+++ b/tests/targets/utils.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+import json
 import os
 import re
 from unittest import mock
@@ -22,8 +23,8 @@ def patch_logger_error():
     return mock.patch("buildozer.logger.Logger.error")
 
 
-def default_specfile_path():
-    return os.path.join(os.path.dirname(buildozer_module.__file__), "default.spec")
+def default_specfile_path(default='default.spec'):
+    return os.path.join(os.path.dirname(buildozer_module.__file__), default)
 
 
 def init_buildozer(temp_dir, target, options=None):
@@ -41,11 +42,19 @@ def init_buildozer(temp_dir, target, options=None):
     if options is None:
         options = {}
 
-    spec_path = os.path.join(temp_dir.name, "buildozer.spec")
+    spec_path = os.path.join(temp_dir.name, 'buildozer.spec')
 
-    with open(default_specfile_path()) as f:
+    with open(default_specfile_path(), encoding='utf-8') as f:
         default_spec = f.readlines()
 
+    for platform in ('android', 'ios', 'osx'):
+        """
+        Test to see if the json files are valid. If it fails,
+        the problem is within the json file itself.
+        """
+        with open(default_specfile_path(f'default-{platform}.json'), encoding='utf-8') as f:
+            json.load(f)
+
     spec = []
     for line in default_spec:
         if line.strip():
@@ -56,7 +65,7 @@ def init_buildozer(temp_dir, target, options=None):
 
         spec.append(line)
 
-    with open(spec_path, "w") as f:
+    with open(spec_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8') as f:
         f.writelines(spec)
 
     return Buildozer(filename=spec_path, target=target)