Apple has introduced a new iMac with the M6 chip, featuring a faster CPU and GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. The company says it offers up to 18x faster performance than the most popular Intel-based iMac and up to 5x faster on-device AI performance than M4. The all-in-one includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, and macOS 27, available in seven colors. Pre-orders open October 28, with availability starting November 6.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 343.98 |
| Change that session | -1.08% |
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