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Apple Launches 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M6 Chip

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 14:24 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Apple announced the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M6 chip.
The M6 chip includes a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine.
Apple says the M6 GPU is 30% faster than the M5 and AI performance 25% faster.
Pre-orders begin on October 28 at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time.
The laptop’s chassis uses 100% recycled aluminium, cobalt and tantalum, achieving 45% recycled content.

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Apple gives the iPad mini an OLED screen with true blacks for on-location editing.
The tablet’s 12-MP rear camera records 4K video at 60 fps for professional content.
Its IP67 rating permits safe use near water, expanding field-work options.
Optional nano-texture glass cuts glare while preserving outdoor color accuracy.
At 5.4 mm thick and 255 g, the mini is extremely portable for creators.

History

In November 2020 Apple launched the M1, its first Mac-on-a-chip built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, the third ISA shift after PowerPC-to-Intel (2006) and Intel-to-Apple silicon. The chip featured 16 billion transistors and high efficiency, spurring competitors to speed up their designs. Apple introduced the M6 on August 25 2026 using TSMC’s 2 nm node, now powering the 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac.

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Historical Context

In November 2020 Apple launched the M1, its first Mac-on-a-chip built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, the third ISA shift after PowerPC-to-Intel (2006) and Intel-to-Apple silicon. The chip featured 16 billion transistors and high efficiency, spurring competitors to speed up their designs. Apple introduced the M6 on August 25 2026 using TSMC’s 2 nm node, now powering the 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac.

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