Open source
Does GPL-3.0 license work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — GPL-3.0 license is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and NotNotch is a Gogocash fork of Boring Notch and stays GPL-3.0.
Last updated 2026-04-08
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use GPL-3.0 license on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. NotNotch is a Gogocash fork of Boring Notch and stays GPL-3.0.