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Apple updates iMac and MacBook Pro with M6 chip, but design and value concerns remain

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Apple has released new versions of its iMac and MacBook Pro, both featuring the M6 chip. The iMac M6 offers a speed boost over its predecessor, particularly in AI tasks, but retains its older design and a 24-inch display, making it a less compelling option at its increased $1,499 starting price. The MacBook Pro M6 also sees performance improvements, especially in graphics and AI, but the gains are incremental over the M5 chip, and the overall design remains unchanged. While both devices are powerful, reviewers suggest that for many users, alternative Apple products like the Mac mini might offer better value. AI

IMPACT Incremental performance gains in AI tasks for Apple's latest consumer hardware, but no significant breakthroughs.

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Apple updates iMac and MacBook Pro with M6 chip, but design and value concerns remain

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Apple iMac M6 review: Faster, more expensive and deeply in need of a refresh

    Most buyers would be better off with a Mac mini and a bigger external display.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Devindra Hardawar) ·

    MacBook Pro M6 review: A slight upgrade, but still the most accessible MacBook Pro

    The M6 MacBook Pro is more of the same, but that's still pretty great.

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