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technology10 days ago•13 min saved

M6 Mac mini delivers AI-boosted power in a sleeker, smaller package

Apple’s M6 Mac mini marks a substantial upgrade over the M1, packing a 12‑core CPU and 12‑core GPU with dual 16‑core Neural Engines, up to 32GB RAM, up to 2TB storage, and 170GB/s memory bandwidth, plus hardware‑accelerated AI features, ProRes/AV1 media engines, Wi‑Fi 7, and 2.5Gb Ethernet. It also switches to a more compact, Mac Studio–like chassis with front USB‑C ports and three rear Thunderbolt 4 ports. Apple claims up to 13.5x faster LM Studio AI performance versus the M1, with base pricing at $899 and upgrade options for RAM, storage, and 10Gb Ethernet. The M1 remains viable for basic tasks, but the M6 delivers a dramatic uplift for AI workloads and modern connectivity.

via appleinsider.com|

#ai #apple #hardware

technology15 days ago•7 min saved

Amazon Cuts Early Pre-Order Prices for Apple's M6 Mac mini

Amazon is offering the first pre-order discounts on Apple's 2026 Mac mini with the M6 chip, including $879.99 for the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model and $1,069.99 for the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model (both with M6), plus $29 off the M5 Pro Mac mini for $1,669.99; the Mac mini officially launches September 22. Apple touts up to 40% faster CPU, up to 4x AI performance, and up to 2x faster graphics and storage versus the prior M4-based model.

via MacRumors|

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technology17 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Upgrades Backordered Mac Minis to M6/M5 Pro at No Extra Cost

Apple is upgrading recent Mac mini orders placed for M4 to the newer M6 or M5 Pro models at no extra charge, with delivery dates moved earlier and the original price honored. Reports from MacRumors and Reddit confirm upgrades (including M4 Pro to M5 Pro) and potential savings around $300, suggesting Apple is prioritizing the newer silicon that’s easier to manufacture.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #backorder #m5-pro

technology17 days ago•7 min saved

Apple Free-Ups Some Mac Mini Orders to M6 at No Cost

Apple is automatically upgrading certain unshipped Mac mini orders from the M4 to the newer M6 model at no extra charge, effectively giving a ~$100 discount since the M6 starts at $899; while some customers see earlier delivery estimates, at least one student says their wait time increased. Apple also announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini options alongside a Mac Studio lineup (M5 Max/Ultra) with a September 22 launch.

via MacRumors|

#apple #free-upgrade #m6

technology17 days ago•3 min saved

Apple reveals handcrafted behind-the-scenes look at its Mac mini ad

Apple released a behind-the-scenes Instagram reel showing the hands-on process—sketches, props, stop-motion work, and materials—behind its new Mac mini with M6 ad, highlighting the extensive practical effort by animators and art directors in bringing the campaign to life.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology18 days ago•4 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro poised for major gains as Apple ties A20 Pro to a 2nm M6 era

Apple’s M6 chip, built on a 2-nanometer process, signals major performance and power-efficiency gains for the iPhone 18 Pro’s upcoming A20 Pro, with Apple also debuting next-gen Macs (Mac mini and Mac Studio) to showcase the new silicon family.

via 9to5Mac|

#2nm #a20-pro #apple

technology18 days ago•3 min saved

Apple rolls out AI-ready Mac Mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 Pro

Apple unveiled AI-optimized Mac Minis and Mac Studios with new M6/M5 Pro chips for the Mini and M5 Max/Ultra options for the Studio. The Mac Mini starts at $899 and, with the M5 Pro, can process large-language-model prompts up to 8.5x faster than older Pro versions; the Studio can be configured with M5 Max ($2,499) or M5 Ultra ($5,499), with Ultra units able to be linked to pool memory for trillion-parameter frontier models. Presales are underway and shipments begin Sept. 22.

via CNBC|

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tech18 days ago•30 min saved

Apple unveils M6: a 2nm chip with more cores and AI, plus M5 Ultra for Mac Studio

Apple announced the M6 chip—the company’s first 2nm Mac processor—paired with an M5 Ultra for the Mac Studio. The M6 has a 12-core CPU (two super cores, four performance cores, six efficiency cores), a 12-core GPU, a Dual 16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI, and support for up to 32GB of unified memory. The M5 Ultra uses UltraFusion to pair two dual-die M5 Max chips into a quad-die package, delivering up to a 36-core CPU (12 super, 24 performance), up to an 80-core GPU, a 32-core Neural Engine, and up to 512GB of high‑bandwidth memory. The M6 will ship in a new Mac Mini, the M5 Ultra in a new Mac Studio, with preorder starting Tuesday and a September 22 release date.

via The Verge|

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technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Apple Overhauls Mac Mini and Studio with M6 and M5 Ultra, Boosting AI and Pro Power

Apple unveils a refreshed Mac mini with an M6 12-core 2nm CPU, 32 Neural Engine cores, and base 256GB storage (upgradable to 32GB RAM) starting at $899, while the Mac Studio adopts M5 Max and the new M5 Ultra—up to 36 CPU cores, 80 GPU cores, PCIe Gen 6 SSDs, two Thunderbolt 5 ports, and support for up to four 5K displays, with the Ultra model starting at $5,499; Apple touts AI and graphics gains, but prices have risen.

via Engadget|

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technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Apple Poised to Unveil M6 iMac in New Colors This Year

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is prepping an updated 24-inch iMac with an M6 chip and new color options, likely keeping the current design; Apple is reportedly also developing a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display for the future, but that model isn’t arriving for several years, with launch expected before year’s end.

via MacRumors|

#apple #colors #imac

technology20 days ago•3 min saved

Apple reportedly readies M6 iMac with new colors by year’s end

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing an M6-powered iMac with new color options, aiming for a year-end release and marking a major 2nm-gen chip for Macs. The refresh may ride alongside updates to MacBook Pro models, Mac Studio, and Mac mini, but Apple isn’t expected to introduce M6 Pro/Max/Ultra, instead reportedly accelerating the later M7 lineup.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Apple poised for October reveal of M6 MacBook Pro and refreshed iMac lineup

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is likely to unveil a refreshed base 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by an M6 in October, with higher‑end OLED MacBook Pros featuring M5 Pro/Max coming later this year to early 2027. An updated 24‑inch iMac with an M5 or M6 is also expected, replacing the current model, though no major design changes are anticipated and an OLED iMac is reportedly in development for the future but not soon. macOS 27.1 is circulating in testing for a late‑October release.

via MacRumors|

#apple #imac #m6

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple prioritizes 14-inch MacBook Pro sales ahead of upcoming M6 refresh

Apple is reportedly prioritizing shipments of the base 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro to make room for an M6 refresh this fall, while MacBook Air stock remains severely constrained by a memory shortage; the M6 Pro/Max won’t launch this year and Apple is exploring memory sourcing from China to ease the bottleneck.

via Wccftech|

#apple #m6 #macbook-air

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Apple reportedly skips M5, jumps to M6 for Mac mini and iMac

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to skip the base M5 chip for new Mac mini and iMac, moving directly to M6, with a refreshed low‑end 14‑inch MacBook Pro also likely using M6 and shipments expected in the fall delayed by memory constraints.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #chip-roadmap #imac

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Apple's two-year Mac roadmap leaks reveal M6 laptops, OLED Ultra, and Neo line

Bloomberg outlines a two-year Mac plan including an entry-level MacBook Pro with an M6 this year, updated iMacs, a 14"/16" MacBook Ultra with OLED and M5 Pro/Max, an early-2027 MacBook Air refresh, a redesigned M7-based entry-level MacBook Pro, a Neo with A19 Pro, new Mac mini and Mac Studio variants, and possible OLED MacBook Air and OLED iMac by 2028, with timing depending on software readiness and memory-chip supply.

via GSMArena.com|

#apple #m6 #mac-mini