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React Native 0.85's Shared Animations Rewrite Mobile Rules

React Native 0.85 isn't just an update—it's a backend overhaul for animations that could finally make native feel as fluid as the web. Dig into the how and why behind this week's React whirlwind.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read
React Native 0.85 Shared Animation backend diagram with smooth UI transitions

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • React Native 0.85's Shared Animation backend synchronizes UI motion ecosystem-wide. 𝕏
  • Ink 7.0 and MUI 9.0 highlight React's push into CLIs and polished UIs. 𝕏
  • Security and migrations underscore React's maturing, pragmatic edge. 𝕏
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#Ink 7.0 #MUI 9.0 #Next.js migrations #React Native 0.85 #React Router 7 #Shared Animations

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