#068 - Expo SDK 53 Highlights, React Native AI, Worklets & No Apple App Store Commissions

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Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple lost an important lawsuit that allows developers to make 30% more money with their apps!

Also in this episode:
- Why sleep recovery is critical for everyone
- Next Galaxies Mission
- New Galaxies Tools & Apps

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos
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👨‍💻 Apps
Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980
Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Expo SDK 53: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-53
React Native AI: https://github.com/callstackincubator/ai
WebGPU Worklets: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/react-native-webgpu-worklets
Web Payments on iOS: https://expo.dev/blog/mobile-app-payment-processing-best-practices