Apple updates iMac and entry level MacBook Pro with M6 chip

Apple has announced updated models of the iMac desktop and the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, according to Ars Technica, The Verge, and GSM Arena. Both machines are receiving Apple's sixth-generation M6 processor, which Ars Technica and The Verge note was introduced several weeks ago in the Mac mini. [1][6][7]

The 14-inch MacBook Pro features one M6 chip option with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, Ars Technica reported. The laptop supports up to 32GB of RAM and 4TB of storage, while Mashable reported that prices start at $1,999 for a base model with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive. According to Mashable, preorders open on October 28 at 10:10 a.m. PT, with full availability beginning on November 6. Mashable also reported that the machine offers up to 24 hours of battery life. [1][3]

For the iMac, Apple offers two distinct M6 chip configurations, Ars Technica reported. The two-port Thunderbolt model includes a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, supporting up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The four-port Thunderbolt variant provides a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with support for up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Ars Technica added that an N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support to the refreshed lineup. [1]

The MacBook Pro high-end laptop line was introduced in 2006, replacing the PowerBook series. Apple silicon models of the all-in-one iMac were introduced in 2021, featuring a 24-inch display in a thin aluminum enclosure. [13][14]