NotchLand 1.0.0
First public release of NotchLand β a native SwiftUI + AppKit menu-bar app that turns the MacBook notch into a living surface.
Highlights
- π΅ Now Playing β live media controls and artwork
- π‘ AirDrop β drag a shareable file near the notch to send it
- ποΈ System HUDs for volume and brightness
- π Battery and π― Focus mode alerts
- π Calendar peek with an event countdown chip
- π Lock/unlock showcase with a "welcome back" card
- π Auto-updates via Sparkle
Installing
This build isn't notarized (no Apple Developer Program membership yet), so macOS Gatekeeper will flag it as being from an unidentified developer. After downloading and unzipping:
- Right-click (or Control-click) NotchLand.app β Open β confirm Open in the dialog. (Only needed once per version.)
- If that doesn't show a prompt, go to System Settings β Privacy & Security, scroll down, and click Open Anyway.
Requirements
- macOS 26.3 or later
- A MacBook with a display notch (recommended)