feat: new APIS with v9

NativeScript · NathanWalker · Nov 17, 2025 · Nov 11, 2025 · Nov 11, 2025 · Nov 11, 2025
commit 12e459405c5fda10c8ab066e52ea1088d7e3fa95
diff --git a/content/ui/sidebar.ts b/content/ui/sidebar.ts
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ export default [
           { text: 'SearchBar', link: '/ui/search-bar' },
           { text: 'SegmentedBar', link: '/ui/segmented-bar' },
           { text: 'Slider', link: '/ui/slider' },
+          { text: 'SplitView', link: '/ui/split-view' },
           { text: 'Switch', link: '/ui/switch' },
           { text: 'TabView', link: '/ui/tab-view' },
           { text: 'TextField', link: '/ui/text-field' },

diff --git a/content/ui/split-view.md b/content/ui/split-view.md
@@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+---
+title: SplitView
+description: A singular root view component for coordinating up to four column roles (primary, secondary, supplementary, inspector).
+contributors:
+  - NathanWalker
+---
+
+`<SplitView>` is an iOS-only container component that gives you a declarative [UISplitViewController](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uisplitviewcontroller) and exposes its modern multi-column capabilities to NativeScript apps. It lets you coordinate **up to four** roles:
+
+- **primary** – main navigation or master content
+- **secondary** – detail view for the selected item
+- **supplementary** – contextual / side content
+- **inspector** – tool / inspector pane available on iOS 17+ when the system supports it
+
+Each role is typically provided by a child `<Frame>` so that every column can manage its own navigation stack independently, while still being part of the same split view controller. This mirrors how native iPadOS apps structure complex layouts.
+
+::: tip
+It is intended to be used as the singular starting root view for the entire app.
+
+This component is ideal for iPadOS-style apps, admin-style layouts, or any experience where you need a master-detail flow plus an extra contextual pane or inspector.
+:::
+
+## Example
+
+### Declarative XML
+
+```xml
+<SplitView
+  displayMode="twoBesideSecondary"
+  splitBehavior="tile"
+  preferredPrimaryColumnWidthFraction="0.25"
+  preferredSupplementaryColumnWidthFraction="0.33"
+  preferredInspectorColumnWidthFraction="0.20">
+
+  <Frame splitRole="primary" defaultPage="pages/master" />
+  <Frame splitRole="secondary" defaultPage="pages/detail" />
+  <Frame splitRole="supplementary" defaultPage="pages/context" />
+  <Frame splitRole="inspector" defaultPage="pages/inspector" />
+</SplitView>
+```
+This configures a 3–4 column layout (depending on OS support) and assigns each role to its own frame.
+
+### Programmatic
+
+```ts
+import { SplitView } from '@nativescript/core'
+
+const splitView = new SplitView()
+splitView.displayMode = 'twoBesideSecondary'
+splitView.splitBehavior = 'tile'
+splitView.preferredPrimaryColumnWidthFraction = 0.25
+
+// create frames with splitRole before adding them
+```
+
+### With inspector change listener
+
+```ts
+splitView.on('inspectorChange', ({ data }) => {
+  console.log('Inspector visible?', data.showing)
+})
+```
+Fired whenever the inspector column is shown or hidden.
+
+## Concepts
+
+### Roles
+
+SplitView coordinates **roles** rather than arbitrary children. Children declare their intended role:
+
+```xml
+<Frame splitRole="primary" />
+<Frame splitRole="secondary" />
+<Frame splitRole="supplementary" />
+<Frame splitRole="inspector" />
+```
+
+If a role is omitted, SplitView falls back to the order in which children were added. However, declaring the role is recommended for clarity and for future layout changes.
+
+### Column styles
+
+The underlying controller can operate in *double* or *triple* column styles. SplitView exposes this through a common enum:
+
+- `SplitView.SplitStyle.double`
+- `SplitView.SplitStyle.triple`
+
+iOS chooses the right `UISplitViewControllerStyle` for you. On iOS 17+ an inspector column can also be shown. citeturn2view0
+
+## Props
+
+### displayMode
+
+```ts
+displayMode:
+  | 'automatic'
+  | 'secondaryOnly'
+  | 'oneBesideSecondary'
+  | 'oneOverSecondary'
+  | 'twoBesideSecondary'
+  | 'twoOverSecondary'
+  | 'twoDisplaceSecondary'
+```
+
+Maps to [UISplitViewController.preferredDisplayMode]. Determines how the primary/supplementary columns relate to the secondary column (beside vs over vs displaced).
+
+### splitBehavior (iOS 14+)
+
+```ts
+splitBehavior: 'automatic' | 'tile' | 'overlay' | 'displace'
+```
+
+Maps to [UISplitViewController.preferredSplitBehavior](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uisplitviewcontroller/preferreddisplaymode). Controls how columns behave when the size class changes (for example overlaying instead of resizing). iOS 14 or newer is required.
+
+### preferredPrimaryColumnWidthFraction
+
+```ts
+preferredPrimaryColumnWidthFraction: number // 0..1
+```
+
+Fractional width for the primary column (for example `0.25` = 25%).
+
+### preferredSupplementaryColumnWidthFraction
+
+```ts
+preferredSupplementaryColumnWidthFraction: number // 0..1
+```
+
+Used in triple-column style to reserve width for the supplementary column.
+
+### preferredInspectorColumnWidthFraction
+
+```ts
+preferredInspectorColumnWidthFraction: number // 0..1
+```
+
+Width fraction for the inspector column, applied only when the platform supports the inspector role (iOS 17+). On earlier versions this is safely ignored.
+
+### inspectorShowing (readonly)
+
+```ts
+inspectorShowing: boolean
+```
+
+Current visibility state of the inspector column. Helpful to sync UI buttons with the actual split view state.
+
+## Static members
+
+### SplitView.getInstance()
+
+```ts
+const active = SplitView.getInstance()
+```
+
+Returns the last created SplitView instance, or `null` if none exists. This is a convenience for apps that only ever use a single SplitView and want to access it imperatively (for example, from a service).
+
+### SplitView.SplitStyle
+
+```ts
+const { SplitStyle } = SplitView
+```
+
+Common enum representing double vs triple column styles. The iOS implementation maps this to the proper `UISplitViewController` style.
+
+## Methods
+
+### showPrimary() / hidePrimary()
+
+```ts
+splitView.showPrimary()
+splitView.hidePrimary()
+```
+
+Shows or hides the primary column. Useful on compact width or when presenting master-detail flows modally.
+
+### showSecondary() / hideSecondary()
+
+```ts
+splitView.showSecondary()
+splitView.hideSecondary()
+```
+
+Controls the visibility of the secondary column.
+
+### showSupplementary()
+
+```ts
+splitView.showSupplementary()
+```
+
+Ensures the supplementary column is visible when the display mode allows it. Hiding is typically handled automatically by the display mode.
+
+### showInspector() / hideInspector()
+
+```ts
+splitView.showInspector()
+splitView.hideInspector()
+```
+
+Toggles the inspector column (iOS 17+). Calls are no-ops on platforms/versions where inspector is not available.
+
+### onSecondaryViewCollapsed(secondaryVC, primaryVC)
+
+Lifecycle hook invoked when the system collapses the secondary onto the primary (for example, when moving to a compact size). Override in subclasses or listen at the NativeScript level to adjust your UI.
+
+## Events
+
+### inspectorChange
+
+```ts
+splitView.on('inspectorChange', (args) => {
+  console.log('Inspector visible?', args.data.showing)
+})
+```
+
+Emitted whenever the inspector column changes visibility. Payload contains a `data.showing: boolean`.
+
+## Platform notes
+
+- **Platform**: iOS only (backed by `UISplitViewController`).
+- **splitBehavior**: requires iOS 14+.
+- **Inspector**: requires iOS 17+. On earlier versions the property is ignored and inspector-related methods are safe no-ops.
+
+## Native component
+
+- iOS: [`UISplitViewController`](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uisplitviewcontroller)
diff --git a/content/ui/tab-view.md b/content/ui/tab-view.md
@@ -1,13 +1,18 @@
 ---
 title: TabView
-description: UI component for grouping content into tabs and let users switch between them.
+description: UI component for grouping content into tabs and letting users switch between them.
 contributors:
   - rigor789
   - Ombuweb
+  - NathanWalker
 ---
 
 `<TabView>` is a UI component that shows content grouped into tabs and lets users switch between them.
 
+As of NativeScript 9, on **iOS 26+**, TabView now supports:
+- an **optional bottom accessory view** (`iosBottomAccessory`) that sits just above the tab bar and participates in layout, and
+- a **configurable tab bar minimize behavior** (`iosTabBarMinimizeBehavior`) so you can control how/when the tab bar hides when scrolling.
+
 <DeviceFrame type="ios">
 <img src="../assets/images/screenshots/ios/TabView.png"/>
 </DeviceFrame>
@@ -130,7 +135,7 @@ Sets the underline color of the tabs. **Android only.**
 
 ```css
 .tab-view {
-   android-selected-tab-highlight-color:: #3d5a80;
+   android-selected-tab-highlight-color: #3d5a80;
 }
 ```
 
@@ -160,6 +165,38 @@ Defaults to `automatic`.
 
 See [UIImage.RenderingMode](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/uiimage/renderingmode).
 
+### iosBottomAccessory
+
+```ts
+iosBottomAccessory: View // iOS 26+ only
+```
+
+Assigns a bottom accessory view that is rendered *above* the iOS tab bar, inside the TabView's layout. This is useful for mini players, status bars, or context-sensitive actions that should stay attached to the tab bar. On platforms below iOS 26 this property is ignored.
+
+Notes:
+- Give it an explicit `height` or style it with CSS so the TabView can measure it.
+- It participates in layout pass fixes added in this release so it will resize alongside safe areas.
+- On Android this is ignored.
+
+### iosTabBarMinimizeBehavior
+
+```ts
+iosTabBarMinimizeBehavior:
+  | 'automatic'
+  | 'never'
+  | 'onScrollDown'
+  | 'onScrollUp'
+```
+
+Controls how the iOS tab bar minimizes/hides in response to scrolling. This mirrors the iOS 26 tab bar behavior on `UITabBarController`.
+
+- `automatic` – system chooses; good default.
+- `never` – keep the tab bar always visible.
+- `onScrollDown` – hide the tab bar when scrolling down.
+- `onScrollUp` – show the tab bar when scrolling up.
+
+Ignored on iOS < 26 and on Android.
+
 ### ...Inherited
 
 For additional inherited properties, refer to the [API Reference](/api/class/TabView).
@@ -211,6 +248,45 @@ on('selectedIndexChanged', (args: EventData) => {
 
 Emitted when the selected tab changes.
 
+## Platform specific notes
+
+### iOS 26+ bottom accessory
+
+On iOS 26+ you can attach any NativeScript view as a bottom accessory, such as a mini player, quick actions, or a context bar. On earlier iOS versions and on Android this is ignored safely.
+
+```xml
+<TabView
+  id="mainTabs"
+  selectedIndex="0"
+  iosTabBarMinimizeBehavior="automatic"
+  iosBottomAccessory="
+    <StackLayout
+      height='44'
+      backgroundColor='#1c1c1e'
+      orientation='horizontal'
+      horizontalAlignment='stretch'>
+      <Label text='Now playing…' color='white' verticalAlignment='center' marginLeft='12' />
+    </StackLayout>
+    ">
+  <TabViewItem title="Library">
+    <Label text="Your library" />
+  </TabViewItem>
+  <TabViewItem title="Search">
+    <Label text="Search" />
+  </TabViewItem>
+</TabView>
+```
+
+You can also set the accessory from code if you need to build it dynamically:
+
+```ts
+const tabView = page.getViewById('mainTabs') as TabView
+const accessory = new StackLayout()
+accessory.height = 44
+accessory.backgroundColor = '#1c1c1e'
+tabView.iosBottomAccessory = accessory
+```
+
 ## Native component
 
 - Android: [`androidx.viewpager.widget.ViewPager`](https://developer.android.com/reference/androidx/viewpager/widget/ViewPager)