What's New in React Native 0.85
React Native 0.85 introduces a new Shared Animation Backend, improving animation performance and stability.
New Animation Backend
React Native 0.85 introduces a new Shared Animation Backend, improving animation performance and stability. This backend allows animating layout props with the native driver in Animated.
React Native DevTools Improvements
React Native DevTools now supports multiple CDP connections, enabling simultaneous connections from different clients. The macOS desktop app has been updated to compile for macOS 26 and now supports system-level tab handling.
Metro TLS Support
Metro dev server now supports TLS configuration for HTTPS and WSS during development.
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