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Does island shape work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — island shape is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the closed pill can follow a notch or floating island silhouette.
Last updated 2025-08-11
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use island shape on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. The closed pill can follow a notch or floating island silhouette.