Hardware
Does 16-inch MacBook Pro work offline?
Shipping 16-inch MacBook Pro behavior is a local Mac utility. The wider 16-inch bezel still keeps media and notifications in the same stack. Network is not required for the core notch host.
Last updated 2025-11-28
What needs a network
Sparkle updates and optional music backends may need a network. 16-inch MacBook Pro itself is described as on-device where the feature allows.
AI is separate
NotNotch AI is in development and is not required to use 16-inch MacBook Pro.