Apple Unveils New iMac and MacBook Pro Models With M6 Chip
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Apple has launched its new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M6 chip, with pre-orders starting and devices shipping November 6. The iMac starts at $1,499 and the MacBook Pro at $1,999 in the US, with availability in 35 countries. Both models feature enhanced processors, displays, and connectivity, though local pricing and release dates for Israel are still unannounced. Apple claims significant battery life improvements for the MacBook Pro.
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- Apple announced new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models with the M6 chip on October 27, 2026.
- Pre-orders for the new Apple devices began on Wednesday, with shipping starting November 6.
- The iMac starts at $1,499 and the MacBook Pro at $1,999 in the US.
- The new models will be available in 35 countries and regions.
- Pricing and release dates for Israel have not yet been announced.
- The MacBook Pro boasts up to 24 hours of battery life.
Apple announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, its new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models, both featuring the new M6 chip. Pre-orders opened on Wednesday, with shipping and in-store availability set to begin on November 6, according to an official Apple statement. The new iMac starts at $1,499, while the MacBook Pro begins at $1,999 in the United States. The company stated that both devices will be available in 35 countries and regions. Pricing and release dates for Israel have not yet been announced.
The iMac boasts a 24-inch 4.5K display with 500 nits of brightness and comes in seven colors: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver. The 10-core processor model starts at $1,499, and the 12-core processor model starts at $1,699. It includes up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, supports two external 6K displays, and offers an optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for the 12-core models. The camera is 12 megapixels with Center Stage.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro is equipped with an M6 chip featuring a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, an increase of two cores for each compared to the M5 chip. Memory starts at 16GB and can be upgraded to 32GB, with memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s. Apple claims up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac. The display is a Liquid Retina XDR with a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and an anti-reflective nano-texture option is available. The laptop retains an HDMI port, an SDXC card reader, a headphone jack, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a MagSafe 3 port. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Apple's stated prices are $1,449 for the base iMac and $1,899 for the MacBook Pro, before taxes. These are US prices, and local pricing will be determined upon import. Given that the published figures are based solely on Apple's data, independent reviews are recommended before purchase, especially for intensive work.
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