Watch the ad for Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M6

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• The iMac's pricing starts at $1,499, the same as its predecessor

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• M6 chip has 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engine, and up to 170GB/s memory bandwidth.

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• M5 chip has 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine, and 153GB/s memory bandwidth.

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• M6 chip delivers up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI workloads compared to M5.

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• M6 MacBook Pro has N1 wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

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• M6 MacBook Pro is described as a 'spec bump update' with no other listed changes.

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• Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro with high-end chips is expected to be unveiled tomorrow.

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• Apple’s YouTube channel published the ad for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip.

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• The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999.

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• Pre-orders open October 28, availability November 6.

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• Features include a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU (30% faster than M5), dual 16-core Neural Engine, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and fast charging.

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• Apple also released a 1-minute promo video detailing features and tech specs.

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• Announcements came one day after the OLED iPad mini was unveiled, starting at $699.

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• The new iMac gets a two-generation upgrade to Apple's M6 chip.

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• The base model starts at $1,499 with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU.

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• A more powerful version with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at $1,699.

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• Apple is touting up to 2x faster graphics performance on the M6 iMac compared to the M4 versions.

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• The new iMac has a 24-inch Retina display with a 4.5K Retina native resolution of 4,480 x 2,520.

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• The headphone jack still plugs into the side.

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• The iMac is available in seven colors: blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, green, and silver.

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• Apple’s M6 iMac is available for pre-order starting tomorrow, Oct. 28 and will be available on Nov. 6.

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• Apple announced a refreshed iMac with the new M6 chip.

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• The M6 chip includes up to a 12-core CPU and up to a 12-core GPU.

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• The M6 chip offers an 18X performance boost over popular Intel-based chips.

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• The M6 chip provides a 1.5X speed boost for daily productivity tasks compared to the M4-powered iMac.

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• The Neural Engine is upgraded to a dual 16-core Neural Engine, delivering a 5X improvement in on-device AI workflows.

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• The refreshed iMac supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

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• The iMac includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting up to two 6K external displays.

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• The iMac ships with macOS 27 out of the box.

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• The iMac starts at $1,499 for the 10-core model and $1,699 for the 12-core model.

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• Pre-orders begin on October 28th, with shipments starting on November 6th.

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• Apple launched a new entry-level configuration of the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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• The new MacBook Pro features an M6 processor, also debuting in the iMac refresh.

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• Battery life is up to 24 hours on a single charge.

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• The M6 chip includes a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators.

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• The Neural Engine is dual 16-core, 1.9X faster than the M5-powered MacBook Pro.

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• The new MacBook Pro includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for faster wireless connections.

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• The base model comes with 16GB of unified memory, up to 32GB.

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• The asking price for the base model is $1,999.

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• Pre-orders open October 28, 2026, with sales starting November 6.

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• The display is 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR with 3024 × 1964 resolution.

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• The battery is 72.4Wh lithium-polymer with fast-charge capability.

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• The MacBook Pro includes a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View.

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• Ports include MagSafe 3, 3× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, and 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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• Finishes available: Space Black, Silver.

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• Apple has unveiled a new iMac and a 14-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by its new baseline M6 chip.

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• The devices will be open for pre-order Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:10 AM PT.

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• Deliveries and store stock will arrive on Friday, November 6, 2026.

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• The $1,499 iMac model gets 10 processor cores and 10 graphics cores.

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• The pricier 12-core model costs $1,699 and includes 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and four Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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• The cheaper version features only two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

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• The M6 iMac is available in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, or silver.

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• The MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage.

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• The MacBook Pro is available in Space Black or Silver.

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• Apple Upgrade (36-month lease) for the iMac is from $28.99/mo before taxes.

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• Apple Upgrade (36-month lease) for the MacBook Pro is from $38.99/mo before taxes.

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• Education pricing for the iMac is $1,449 and for the MacBook Pro is $1,899.

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• Apple has revealed M6 upgrades for the iMac and MacBook Pro

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• Apple unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip.

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• Pricing for the MacBook Pro M6 starts at $1,999 / £1,999 / AU$3,199

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• The M6 is Apple's first 2nm chip

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• The iMac M6 is up to 5x faster for on-device AI tasks than the previous-gen all-in-one with the M4 chip

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• The iMac M6 has up to 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core

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• The iMac M6 has up to 2x faster storage compared to its predecessor

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• The iMac M6 includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support

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• The MacBook Pro M6 has a 12-core GPU offering 30% faster graphics performance compared to the M5

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• The M6 offers up to 25% performance boost for on-device AI processing versus the M5

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• The M6 offers up to 1.9x swifter performance for AI tasks compared to the M5

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• The M6 offers up to 24 hours of battery life for the new MacBook Pro

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• The MacBook Pro M6 includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support

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• Apple is set to reveal a redesigned MacBook Pro tomorrow.

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• Mark Gurman shared details about the new design including thinner case, thinner bezels, lighter weight, and a revamped hinge.

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• The new MacBook Pro is expected to feature OLED touchscreen technology.

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• The redesign is expected to replace the notch with a hole-punch cutout and Dynamic Island.

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Quotes

• “N1 gives the new MacBook Pro two main upgrades: Wi-Fi 7 support, up from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6, up from Bluetooth 5.3.”— Apple [1]

• “That said, the M6 MacBook Pro is still a fantastic computer for anyone who wants Apple’s latest chip with a great Liquid Retina XDR display and excellent battery life.”— Apple [1]

• “The 12-core GPU delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads when compared to M5.”— Apple [1]