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Apple has introduced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip, featuring up to 24 hours of battery life and enhanced AI capabilities. The device starts at $1,999 and will be available on November 6.
Apple announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6 chip on October 27, 2026. The company states the device offers "incredible performance and next-level AI capabilities," along with "up to 24 hours of battery life." The laptop is available in space black and silver, with pre-orders beginning October 28 and availability starting Friday, November 6.
The M6 chip features a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. According to Apple, the CPU includes "the world’s fastest CPU core." The company reports that the 12-core GPU delivers "up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster AI workloads when compared to M5."
For users upgrading from the M1 chip, Apple says the performance gains include "up to 11x faster graphics and up to 13x faster AI performance." The M6 includes additional Neural Accelerators in the GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Apple notes that this configuration supports "running LLMs locally, all while preserving user privacy."
Shelly Goldberg, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering, said in a statement, "With the powerful M6 chip, we’re taking performance to the next level, with a boost in CPU speed and graphics and even more powerful capabilities for on-device AI."
The new MacBook Pro includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It features a Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and a six-speaker sound system. The device supports up to two external displays and includes HDMI, MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot, and a headphone jack.
Battery life is rated at up to 24 hours, which Apple describes as "the longest ever in a Mac." The laptop supports fast charging, reaching "up to 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes" when paired with a compatible higher-wattage USB-C power adapter.
The MacBook Pro with M6 runs macOS 27, which Apple says includes "Siri AI, a profoundly more capable, conversational, and personal assistant." The update also brings Apple Intelligence features to apps like Safari and Photos.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999 (U.S.) and $1,899 (U.S.) with education savings. Apple offers a leasing option through Apple Upgrade starting at $38.99 (U.S.) per month for 36 months.
This release marks a significant hardware update for Apple's professional laptop line, emphasizing on-device AI processing and extended battery life. The integration of macOS 27 with enhanced Siri AI capabilities highlights Apple's continued focus on local AI execution to maintain user privacy while improving system responsiveness.
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