Apple launches M6 iMac and MacBook Pro with faster on-device AI

Summary

Apple has refreshed the iMac with its M6 chip and launched an M6 MacBook Pro, pitching faster on-device AI performance. Engadget reports that Apple promises a 'huge leap' in AI performance, with more cores and more performance per core than the iMac M5. Digital Trends reports that the refreshed iMac also brings Wi-Fi 7 and improved connectivity, starting at $1,499. Hindustan Times reports that the M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and the updated iMac at $1,499, and that the lineup offers up to 24 hours of battery life. Investing.com also reports the launch of the M6 MacBook Pro and iMac, with the pitch centred on faster on-device AI.

Timeline

1. Engadget

   27 Oct 2026, 13:25 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports that Apple's new iMac with M6 promises a 'huge leap' in AI performance, with more cores and more performance per core than the iMac M5.

2. Digital Trends

   27 Oct 2026, 13:30 UTCSource ↗

   Digital Trends reports that Apple has refreshed the iMac with the M6 chip, faster AI performance, Wi-Fi 7 and improved connectivity, starting at $1,499.

3. Investing.com

   27 Oct 2026, 13:43 UTCSource ↗

   Investing.com reports that Apple has launched an M6 MacBook Pro and iMac and is pitching faster on-device AI.

4. Hindustan Times

   27 Oct 2026, 15:29 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Apple launched the M6 MacBook Pro at $1,999 and the iMac at $1,499, with faster AI and graphics performance and up to 24 hours of battery life.