Flutter 3.24 and Dart 3.5 Release

Michael Thomsen from Google's Flutter team just dropped a game-changer: Flutter 3.24 introduces a low-level GPU API that lets developers submit draw calls directly to hardware. This isn't just another framework update—it's Flutter entering 3D territory.

Google released Flutter 3.24 and Dart 3.5 with major updates targeting iOS developers and graphics performance. The release includes early previews of groundbreaking features, expanded Cupertino widgets, and Swift Package Manager support. Over 167 contributors shipped nearly 1,500 commits in this release cycle.

Key Takeaways

• New Flutter GPU API enables custom 3D renderers and particle systems without engine modifications
• Swift Package Manager support unlocks Apple's entire package ecosystem for Flutter plugins
• 37 missing Cupertino widgets added plus macOS platform view and webview support
• Impeller rendering improvements deliver hardware-accelerated graphics across all platforms
• Real-world impact: Xiaomi built their SU7 EV companion app with Flutter

The flutter_scene package demo shows what's possible when you combine the new GPU API with glTF models, and it's unlike anything you've seen in cross-platform development.