Apple M6 iMac Refresh Expected Before End of 2026

Apple is preparing to refresh its iMac lineup with a new M6 chip and updated color options, with the new models expected to be available before the end of 2026, according to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update would follow a two-year gap since the M4 iMac launched in October 2024, marking the fifth year of the current all-in-one design that debuted with the M1 chip in 2021.

The new iMac is expected to retain the same overall design and form factor as the current generation, with no major aesthetic overhaul planned. The primary visual change will be the introduction of some new color options, though specific details about which colors will be added or removed have not been disclosed. The current M4 iMac is available in seven colors: green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.

While the M6 chip will bring significant internal upgrades, including a boost in memory bandwidth to 200 gigabytes per second, a new memory architecture, and a 12-core GPU, the product lifecycle for the M6 generation is expected to be notably short. Reports suggest the M6 may only be available for about six months before Apple transitions to the M7 generation in the first half of...