Apple's New iMac Gets the M6 Chip

Apple has announced a new 24-inch iMac built around the M6 chip, paired with an N1 chip that brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The update keeps the design of the 2024 model and its 4.5K Retina display, so the changes are focused on performance, connectivity and storage speed rather than a redesign. In the U.S., pricing starts at $1,499 for a configuration with a 10-core CPU, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while a $1,699 model moves to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU and adds two more Thunderbolt 4 ports. For IT teams and buyers, the key details are the faster 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet option, available as a $30 upgrade on the base model, and the pre-order window opening October 28 ahead of a November 6 launch. Incremental updates like this matter for businesses planning hardware refreshes, because they show how Apple is extending its desktop lineup with newer silicon while keeping the familiar form factor.