Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro, iMac M6, and A20 Pro iPad mini
Apple introduces new M6-powered Macs and an iPad mini, available for pre-order October 28 and shipping November 6.
KEY POINTS
- Apple announced a 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with M6 chips
- An iPad mini with an A20 Pro chip was announced the previous day
- Pre-orders begin October 28; availability starts November 6
- The M6 chip offers a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU
- The base MacBook Pro starts with 16 gigabytes of unified memory and up to 24 hours of battery life
Apple announced new computers powered by the M6 chip, the sixth generation of processors the company designs for its Mac lineup. The devices include a 14-inch MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac, alongside an iPad mini announced the previous day.
Pre-orders open on October 28, with deliveries to customers and stores starting November 6. In Chile, the iMac starts at $1,849,990, the iPad mini at $899,990, and the MacBook Pro at $2,499,990.
“With the powerful M6 chip we take performance to the next level.”
The 14-inch MacBook Pro features a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, adding two cores to each compared to the M5 chip it replaces. Apple claims up to 30 percent better graphics performance and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads.
The base model comes with 16 gigabytes of unified memory, configurable up to 32 gigabytes, and promises up to 24 hours of battery life. It supports fast charging up to 50 percent in 30 minutes using a 96-watt USB-C adapter or higher.
Hardware remains largely unchanged, including the Liquid Retina XDR display, 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, six speakers, and ports such as HDMI, MagSafe 3, and Thunderbolt 4. Colors available are Space Black and Silver.
Apple hardware engineering vice president Shelly Goldberg said the powerful M6 chip takes performance to the next level. The refresh applies only to the entry-level model, while M5 Pro and M5 Max versions, including the 16-inch MacBook Pro, remain in the catalog.
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