Apple sets M6 MacBook Pro and iMac preorders
Apple unveiled a 14-inch MacBook Pro with its M6 chip starting at $1,999 and a new M6 iMac starting at $1,499, The Verge and TechCrunch report. Preorders open October 28, and the machines arrive November 6, Apple says on its newsroom pages.
Apple announced a 14-inch MacBook Pro built around its new M6 chip and a refreshed 24-inch iMac that also uses M6, according to The Verge, TechCrunch, and Apple's newsroom. The MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and the iMac starts at $1,499, Apple said. Preorders open October 28, and units begin arriving November 6.
Apple said the M6 MacBook Pro pairs a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU with longer battery life claims of up to 24 hours and faster on-device AI features. The Verge noted base memory starts at 16GB and that storage upgrades cost more than on last year's model. TechCrunch said the laptop keeps space black and silver finishes and adds newer wireless standards.
The new iMac ships in seven colors and starts with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration at $1,499, Apple said. A higher 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU build costs more. Both machines run macOS 27 and lean on Apple Intelligence features in Apple's pitch.
The Verge and TechCrunch framed the launch as a mid-cycle silicon bump rather than a full redesign of the aluminum shells. Pricing for the base MacBook Pro matches last year's M5 starting point, The Verge said. Apple's newsroom pages are the record for list prices and the preorder calendar used here.
What we know: M6 MacBook Pro and iMac preorders open October 28, with arrival set for November 6 at Apple's stated starting prices.
What we don't: Real-world battery life and how quickly builds will stay in stock after launch.
Where outlets agree The Verge, TechCrunch, and Apple agree on the M6 MacBook Pro and iMac launch, with matching preorder and arrival dates.
Where they differ The cited reports agree on the key facts so far.