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macOS Sequoia in the notch vs the menu bar

The menu bar is always there; macOS Sequoia in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Now Playing on newer systems can use MediaRemoteAdapter paths introduced around macOS 15.4.

Last updated 2027-08-25

When the notch is better

Use macOS Sequoia 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. macOS Sequoia complements them.

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