Apple has refreshed two of its core Mac products, bringing the new M6 chip to the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac, according to reports from Tom's Hardware and Ars Technica.
Both machines receive the M6 as their primary processor in this update, continuing Apple's cadence of rolling its latest silicon into consumer and prosumer Mac lines. The 14-inch MacBook Pro represents the entry-level configuration of the MacBook Pro family, making the M6 accessible to buyers who do not require the higher-end models.
According to Ars Technica, the updated machines also include a dedicated N1 chip, which handles wireless connectivity. The N1 brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, both of which represent upgrades over the standards found in previous generations.
What changes with M6
The M6 succeeds Apple's M4-generation chips in these product lines. Apple has not publicly detailed specific performance figures in the sources available, but the chip transition follows the company's established pattern of iterative silicon improvements across its Mac lineup.
Products updated
- 14-inch MacBook Pro (entry-level configuration)
- iMac
Both products were announced on October 27, 2026. Pricing and availability details were not covered in the available sources.
