Apple announces M6 iMac with faster connections

Apple announced a new iMac powered by its M6 chip on October 27, replacing the M4 generation introduced in 2024 with updated performance and connectivity while retaining the 24-inch design. Preorders are scheduled to open October 28, according to Apple information reported in India; one report says the computer will be available from November 6. The desktop keeps a 24-inch 4.5K display and comes in seven colors. Apple’s announcement also adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with 2.5Gb Ethernet available as an option. The model includes a 10-core CPU and GPU, while a higher configuration has 12 cores of each, according to product details reported at launch. Apple says the M6 iMac’s solid-state drive read and write speeds can reach twice those of the previous generation. The chip also features a dual 16-core Neural Engine, designed for machine-learning tasks. A report on the product’s specifications says the M6 model can deliver up to five times the on-device AI performance of the prior generation; that figure is a reported comparison, not an independent test result. In India, the 10-core configuration is priced at ₹174,900 for regular customers and ₹168,900 for students. The 12-core...