Podcast with Jamon + Expo 54, Reusables, Unistyles & more ⚡️


Hey Reader,

What’s next for React Native?

This week’s podcast episode dives deep into the future of the platform with none other than Jamon Holmgren from Infinite Red. We talked about:

  • The real impact of the New Architecture
  • How AI is reshaping our tools
  • What innovation in React Native might look like in the next 1–2 years

Whether you’re new to the scene or been around since ListView, you’ll enjoy this one.

Here’s what’s new around the community this week:

  • 🚀 Expo SDK 54 beta is here — UI and under-the-hood updates to explore
  • 🎨 Why Unistyles is “goated” — a fun read if you’re thinking about styling systems
  • 📦 Expo Launch removes the pain of iOS certificates — just ship
  • 🧱 React Native Reusables update — now with in-app component previews!

Links below — and as always, keep building & keep shipping.
Simon ✌️​


✨ New Architecture, AI Impact & Next Wave of React Native Innovation with Jamon Holmgren

I'm talking with Jamon Holmgren from Infinite Red about the potential of the New Arch, how AI is changing development and a new wave of React Native Innovation we see happening!

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💫 Nebula Notes

  1. Expo SDK 54 beta is now available (Release)
    The beta for Expo 54 has started, including some pretty cool updates both under the hood and to your UI!
  2. Why is Unistyles Goated (Article)
    Is Unistyles the best bang for your buck when it comes to React Native styling? Ali definitely thinks so.
  3. Introducing Expo Launch (New Tool)
    Expo (once again) makes shipping your apps even easier, at least for iOS apps. No more certificate pain!
  4. Biggest React Native Reusables update (Tweet)
    The Universal Component library got a big update, and you can now easily preview all components in a native app.

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