Displays

Studio Display on macOS 27

NotNotch is meant to run Studio Display on macOS 27 (Darwin 27) while still supporting macOS 14. An external display can host the same companion instead of leaving the notch on the laptop only.

Last updated 2025-09-22

Runtime vs SDK

Local builds may still use the macOS 26 SDK in Xcode 26. The goal is a clean run on macOS 27, not a 27-only app.

What stays the same

Studio Display should keep the same user-facing behavior. An external display can host the same companion instead of leaving the notch on the laptop only.

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