RNR 357 - React Native 0.82–0.84 & Expo 55
From React Native Radio by Jamon Holmgren, Robin Heinze, Mazen Chami
March 20, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 357
About this episode
Mazen and Robin discuss the latest updates in React Native and Expo over the past five months.
Mazen and Robin catch up on five months of React Native and Expo releases, covering the biggest updates in 0.82–0.84 and Expo SDK 55. They talk through the move to the new architecture, Hermes V1 becoming the default, faster builds, better developer tools, and AI updates that make upgrading a little less of a headache.
People in this episode
Hosts: Mazen Chami, Robin Heinze
Topics covered
- React Native updates
- Expo SDK
- new architecture
- Hermes V1
- developer tools
- AI updates
Keywords
- React Native
- Expo
- Hermes V1
- developer tools
- AI updates
- software updates
- new architecture
Mentioned in this episode
Products: React Native, Expo, Hermes V1
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