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macOS 27.3 brings Live Activities to all supported Macs

Dynamic Island may be exclusive to the PROLED MacBook Pro , but Live Activities are coming to all Macs capable of running macOS 27.3. macOS 27.3 adds Live Activities to all Macs. Live Activities, previously exclusive to the iPhone and iPad , let you keep track of timers, orders, and whether you're using screen recording. This is all done through a little bubble that pops up at the top of the…

macOS 27.3 brings Live Activities to all supported Macs

Apple's latest macOS 27.3 update brings Live Activities to Macs that do not have the Dynamic Island feature found in newer MacBook Pro models. The update allows Macs with touch-enabled OLED displays to support Live Activities, which are also included in the macOS 27.3 update for other Apple silicon Macs. Built-in apps such as Apple Music, Clock, and Voice Memos now display Live Activities in the macOS menu bar, along with features like screen recording.

The first macOS 27.3 developer beta was released this week, with the official update expected in December. Third-party Mac apps can also implement Live Activities support starting now. Users will be able to receive timely updates at a glance and interact with notifications such as accepting AirDrop requests or pausing songs with a simple tap.

Apple confirmed this functionality in a press release regarding the new MacBook Pro models featuring OLED displays. macOS 26 and earlier versions already supported Live Activities mirrored from iPhones.

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