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React Native release notes, breaking changes, and upgrade notes.

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# latest_releases

source-backed
v0.83.10mediumfeatureJun 26, 2026

0.83.10

This release focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements across iOS and Android platforms, including caching prebuilt iOS binaries and fixing issues with `display: contents` and `fetch()` redirects.

affected

Developers using `display: contents`, `fetch()` with redirects, or iOS-specific features may benefit from the fixes and improvements.

action

Use the Upgrade Helper to upgrade to this version.

release_signals
+Cache prebuilt iOS binaries in `~/Library/Caches/ReactNative` to reuse Hermes, ReactNativeDependencies, and ReactNativeCore tarballs across clean installs and projects.
view source on github->
v0.86.0highfeatureJun 11, 2026

0.86.0

This release introduces several new features and improvements, including enhanced accessibility testing, new DevTools capabilities, and expanded runtime APIs for view transitions and animations. It also includes platform-specific updates for Android and iOS.

affected

Developers using React Native for accessibility, animations, and DevTools will benefit from the new features and improvements.

action

Update to version 0.86.0 to take advantage of the new features and improvements.

release_signals
+Added AccessibilityInfo tests for Promise-based methods
+New React Native DevTools custom track for renderer operations
+Support for light/dark mode emulation in DevTools
+Added ViewTransitionModule for React Native View Transitions
+Extended Android TextInput autoComplete autofill hint support
view source on github->
v0.86.0-rc.3mediummigrationprereleaseJun 3, 2026

0.86.0-rc.3

This release candidate focuses on fixing an issue in React Native DevTools related to missing JavaScript samples in the Performance panel timeline on Apple platforms.

affected

Developers using React Native DevTools on Apple platforms are affected by the fixed issue.

action

Upgrade to this release candidate to resolve the DevTools issue.

migration_steps1 steps
  1. 01Use the Upgrade Helper to assist with upgrading to this version.
view source on github->
v0.86.0-rc.2mediumfeatureprereleaseMay 25, 2026

0.86.0-rc.2

This release candidate introduces Android-specific enhancements for `Pressable` and includes several iOS-specific build and CocoaPods fixes.

affected

Developers using `Pressable` on Android or working with iOS builds and CocoaPods may be affected.

action

Use the Upgrade Helper to assist with upgrading to this version.

release_signals
+`Pressable` on Android now accepts `PlatformColor` for `android_ripple`.
view source on github->
v0.86.0-rc.1mediummigrationprereleaseMay 18, 2026

0.86.0-rc.1

This release candidate includes fixes for Android and iOS, particularly addressing image dimension retrieval on Android and build portability on iOS.

affected

Developers using `Image.getSize` and `Image.getSizeWithHeaders` on Android or building React Native projects on iOS may be affected.

action

Use the Upgrade Helper to upgrade to this version.

migration_steps1 steps
  1. 01Use the Upgrade Helper to assist with upgrading to this version.
view source on github->
v0.86.0-rc.0mediumfeatureprereleaseMay 7, 2026

v0.86.0-rc.0

This release candidate introduces several new features and improvements, including enhanced accessibility support, new animation backend tests, and updates to the React Native DevTools. It also includes platform-specific changes for Android and iOS, such as improved event handling and new APIs for networking and view transitions.

affected

Developers using React Native for accessibility, animations, and DevTools may benefit from the new features and improvements.

action

Test the release candidate in a non-production environment to evaluate the new features and improvements.

release_signals
+AccessibilityInfo: added missing tests for Promise based methods
+Animated: Suspense tests for the Animation Backend
+React Native DevTools: Add new custom track for React Native Renderer operations
+Runtime: Add `unstable_getViewTransitionInstance` to UIManagerBinding
+View: Add `mixBlendMode` plus-lighter
view source on github->