Flutter 1.17 Release: Boosted iOS Performance, New Material Widgets & Tools
Flutter 1.17, the first stable release of 2020, introduces Metal support that can increase iOS rendering speed by up to 50%, reduces app size and memory usage, adds new Material components such as NavigationRail and an updated DatePicker, improves accessibility, internationalization, and provides enhanced developer tools like network profiling and fast‑start options.
