Apple announced refreshed iMac and MacBook Pro models featuring its M6 chip
Apple unveiled updated 24-inch iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro models Tuesday, both powered by M6. The iMac moves from M4, while the MacBook Pro replaces last year’s M5 model; both designs remain largely similar. Apple says M6 improves graphics and AI performance. Preorders begin Wednesday, with availability starting Nov. 6. The Register reported iMac pricing starts at $1,499.
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Apple announced refreshed 24-inch iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro models on Tuesday, both featuring its M6 chip. The iMac advances from M4, skipping M5, while the MacBook Pro replaces M5. Apple says the M6 has up to 12 CPU and GPU cores; the MacBook Pro chip also includes a dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple says the laptop’s graphics are up to 30 percent faster and its AI workloads up to 25 percent faster than on M5. The machines look much like their predecessors, with changes largely internal. Apple vice president of Hardware Engineering Shelly Goldberg said the chip takes performance “to the next level.” The Register reported that iMac prices start at $1,499, unchanged. Preorders begin Wednesday, with availability starting Friday, Nov. 6.
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- Bloomberg — Apple Unveils M6 iMac, Entry MacBook Pro With Faster Chips and AI Upgrades - Bloomberg
- arstechnica.com — Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip - Ars Technica
- theregister.com — Apple takes powerful M6 chip to the MacBook Pro, iMac
- apple.com — Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 - Apple
- apple.com — Apple unveils new iMac with M6 - Apple
Verifier’s note
Ars Technica, The Register, and Bloomberg report Apple’s M6 refreshes for both the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro. Apple’s Newsroom separately confirms the new MacBook Pro and iMac; all reports are dated October 27, 2026, consistent with the proposed timing.