Apple has introduced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and an updated iMac, both powered by its M6 chip. The headline is not just faster hardware.
It combines the M6 chip with a Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12MP Center Stage camera and a six-speaker sound system.Apple says battery life can reach up to 24 hours, depending on usage and configuration.
The M6 brings a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine to the MacBook Pro. The design combines general computing power with dedicated hardware for graphics and AI workloads.
Apple claims the M6 MacBook Pro delivers up to 25% faster on-device AI performance than the M5 model.
The refreshed iMac keeps its slim all-in-one design and 24-inch 4.5K Retina display while adding the M6 chip. It comes in seven colours: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and silver.
Apple says the new iMac offers up to 5x faster on-device AI performance than the M4 iMac in its cited test. The extra processing power is intended to help with compatible local AI models, photo editing and other demanding applications.
Faster graphics and AI processing could make a difference for video editors, designers and developers. Apple highlights workflows including Blender rendering, image processing in Affinity and project builds in Xcode.
Both launches bring improvements beyond AI. The MacBook Pro supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the iMac also adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and faster storage.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at ₹2,39,900 in India. The M6 iMac starts at ₹1,74,900, with a higher configuration starting at ₹1,99,900.
The MacBook Pro suits users who need a portable workstation, while the iMac offers an all-in-one setup for home and desk-based work.