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Apple Music in the notch vs the menu bar
The menu bar is always there; Apple Music in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Apple Music can be the Now Playing source through the native controller path.
Last updated 2026-11-18
When the notch is better
Use Apple Music in the notch when you want a short live view without another icon in the menu bar.
When the menu bar stays
NotNotch does not hide Control Center or system extras. Apple Music complements them.