macOS 27
Does macOS Tahoe work on a Mac without a notch?
Yes — macOS Tahoe is not limited to a hardware cutout. NotNotch can present a floating top-screen surface, and the current Xcode 26 toolchain still ships a macOS 26 SDK while the app is expected to run on Darwin 27.
Last updated 2027-06-22
Notch-less Macs
iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and older notebooks can still use macOS Tahoe on a compatible display.
Why the cutout is optional
The product is a top-edge companion. The current Xcode 26 toolchain still ships a macOS 26 SDK while the app is expected to run on Darwin 27.