Apple Deploys Wi-Fi 7 in New M6 MacBook Pro and iMac
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The tech giant's latest hardware refresh brings next-gen connectivity to the entry-level Pro lineup and the 24-inch desktop.
Apple has unveiled a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac, both powered by the M6 chip. According to reporting from TechCrunch and The Verge, the most significant connectivity update is the inclusion of Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support.
The Verge reports that the 14-inch MacBook Pro now utilizes the Apple N1 wireless networking chip to enable these speeds—a feature previously reserved for M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations. The new MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU. Apple claims the M6 chip provides up to 30% faster graphics and 25% faster AI workloads than the M5, while offering 1.3 times the overall performance of the previous model, per TechCrunch.
Alongside the laptop, Apple introduced a new M6-powered iMac starting at $1,499. TechCrunch reports that this 24-inch desktop features a 4.5K Retina display and provides on-device AI performance that is up to five times faster than the M4 model.
Both devices are available for preorder starting October 28, with shipping expected to begin November 6.