Merged threads on Linux
Flutter 3.39 merges the UI and platform threads by default on Linux.
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Flutter 3.39 merges the UI and platform threads by default on Linux.
A `FontWeight` in a text style will also set the weight attribute of variable fonts. It is no longer necessary to separately use `FontVariation` to control the weight of these fonts.
This release updates `package:material_color_utilities` from `v0.11.1` to `0.13.0`. This updated package includes algorithm changes that align with the Material 3 tokens update.
Remove unnecessary `deprecated` withOpacity in `text_button.0.dart` in examples (Framework, by @AbdeMohlbi).
Remove deprecated `activeColor` in `switch.0.dart` example (Framework, by @AbdeMohlbi).
Remove deprecated `activeColor` in `decorated_sliver.1.dart` example (Framework, by @AbdeMohlbi).
Remove deprecated activeColor in `dynamic_content_color.0.dart` example (Framework, by @AbdeMohlbi).
When debugging on physical iOS devices and Xcode 26.4+, app often crashes.
During SCREEN_OFF event a deadlock preventing new frames causing an ANR can occur on android devices running the Android 16 March Security update.
Crash on Flutter Web Skwasm apps.
When iOS plugins register to receive lifecycle events during an event, a crash may occur.
Tapping on the status bar may crash the app on iOS when there's a primary scroll view that has never been laid out.
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