Apple packs M6 chip in new iMac

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Apple announced a new iMac powered by the M6 chip, promising significant speed enhancements and expanded on-device AI capabilities to its signature 24-inch all-in-one desktop. Featuring up to a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU with Neural Accelerators built into each core, the M6 delivers up to 1.5 times faster app performance and twice the graphics speed of the M4 model. Paired with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine and memory bandwidth up to 170 GB/s, the new desktop delivers up to five times faster AI compute than its predecessor and up to 18 times faster overall performance than Intel-based iMacs. The updated lineup also adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and SSD read/write speeds up to twice as fast.

Deeply integrated with macOS 27, the M6 iMac serves as a primary platform for Apple Intelligence and an upgraded Siri AI, enabling context-aware search, automated workflows, and local AI model execution through tools like LM Studio while prioritizing user privacy. The system retains its signature ultra-thin design across seven colours—blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver—and features a 4.5K Retina display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View, a six-speaker sound system, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and colour-matched USB-C peripherals. Pre-orders open today, October 28, with full retail availability beginning Friday, November 6. Starting prices begin at CA$2,099 in Canada.

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Apple iMac now comes with an M4 chip

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Apple's week of Mac announcements kicked off with the new version of the iMac. It now runs on an M4 chip with an 8-core processor and up to 10-core GPU. The entry-level model costs $1,699 in Canada and has two Thunderbolt USB-C 4 ports. Meanwhile, the higher-end models start at $1,949 and have four ports. This new desktop PC comes with accessories that support USB-C charging ports instead of Lightning.

The iMac still comes with a 24-inch 4.5K display, but there's now a new "nano-texture glass option" for an extra $250, which Apple claims to help reduce glare and reflections. The more expensive variant supports up to two external 6K screens at 60Hz or one external 8K display at 120Hz. There won't be a larger 27-inch model.

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macOS Sonoma update required for the new MacBook Pro and iMac with M3

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Customers who order the new MacBook Pro or iMac with the M3 series processor will have to update their macOS Sonoma as soon as they receive their devices on November 7.

Apple devices often require day one updates to fix bugs and enhance performance. However, unlike the iPhone, which Apple is trying to update remotely while still in the box, the Mac does not have such a system.

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Apple introduced a new and improved iMac with the M3 chip

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Apple has unveiled a new version of the 24-inch iMac at its “Scary Fast” event. The new iMac features the M3 chip, which is said to be twice as fast as the previous M1 chip that was launched more than two years ago.

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