# Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-refreshes-the-imac-entry-level-macbook-pro-with-the-m6-chip/
- Published: 2026-10-27T22:37:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T23:03:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/apple/2026/10/apple-refreshes-the-imac-entry-level-macbook-pro-with-the-m6-chip/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Both computers get Apple’s M6 chip and N1 wireless chip.
- The iMac skips the M5 generation.
- Prices start at $1,499 and $1,999 respectively.

## Summary

Apple has announced M6 updates for the iMac and entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, bringing faster processors and newer wireless connectivity to both computers. The iMac moves from M4 directly to M6, while the MacBook Pro advances one generation from M5.

The iMac comes with either a 10-core CPU and GPU or a 12-core CPU and GPU, depending on the Thunderbolt configuration; memory and storage limits also vary between those versions. The MacBook Pro has a 12-core CPU and GPU, up to 32GB of memory and 4TB of storage. Both gain Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and retain their existing designs. Prices start at $1,499 for the iMac and $1,999 for the MacBook Pro; pre-orders open on 28 October and shipping begins on 6 November.

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