Apple launches new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac powered by the M6 chip

Apple unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac on Tuesday, both powered by its latest M6 chip. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, features 24 hours of battery life, and comes in space black and silver. It also adds support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. ## Device Features The M6 chip inside the laptop features a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. Apple states this delivers up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads compared to the previous M5 chip. The laptop starts with 16GB of unified memory, which can be configured up to 32GB, and offers a memory bandwidth of up to 170GB/s. Physical ports include HDMI, MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack. It also includes a 12-megapixel camera and supports fast charging that reaches a 50 percent charge in 30 minutes. ## New iMac Details Alongside the laptop, Apple announced an M6-powered iMac starting at $1,499. It comes in blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver. The new iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, an advanced camera and audio system, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, color-matched accessories, and runs on macOS 27. Apple says it delivers up to five times faster on-device AI performance than the M4 model. ## Availability Both the new MacBook Pro and the new iMac are available for pre-order starting October 28. They will hit stores starting November 6. ## Context Apple frequently refreshes its Mac lineup with new silicon processors to boost speed and energy efficiency. These autumn product updates arrive just ahead of the company's scheduled industry events.