What’s new in React Native 0.85?

Shared Animation backend for smoother cross-component motion, plus peeks at ViewTransition and Skia Graphite.

Should I update to MUI 9.0 now?

Yes – accessibility wins and sx speedups make it a no-brainer for production UIs.

Do I need useEffect for data fetching?

Nope. Grab React Query; it's battle-tested and simpler.

React Native 0.85 Unlocks Buttery Animations – Your Phone's About to Feel Magical

Imagine your favorite app gliding through transitions without a hitch. React Native 0.85 makes that real for millions, while React's weekly drops supercharge your builds.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Silky smooth React Native animations on mobile screen with Skia Graphite preview

⚡ Key Takeaways

React Native 0.85's Shared Animation backend delivers fluid UIs for everyday users. 𝕏
MUI 9.0 and Ink 7.0 boost accessibility and CLI React power. 𝕏
Ditch custom effects – React Query and articles guide cleaner code. 𝕏

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