in the new tab bar with liquid glass, we can have the search button separate from the tab. Can another tab be separate from the tabs, or only if it has role: search?
Asked on 06/12/2025
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In the new tab bar design with Liquid Glass, the search tab can be separated from the rest of the tabs by setting its role to "search." This allows the search tab to morph into the search field and appear distinct from other tabs. However, there is no mention in the provided context that other tabs can be separated in the same way unless they have the role of search. The separation seems to be a specific feature for the search tab to enhance its accessibility and functionality.
For more details, you can refer to the session What’s new in SwiftUI (03:37).
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