Apple announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M6. Specifications including a 12-core CPU and GPU, on-device AI, up to 24 hours of battery life, and Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6 support were disclosed, along with the pre-order and sales start dates.
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro features the M6 chip, combining a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator and dual 16-core Neural Engines to improve AI workload performance. AI-related and graphics processing are expected to be faster than on the previous model.
The display is a Liquid Retina XDR, with a panel design that includes a Neo-texture option, along with a 12MP Center Stage camera and a 6-speaker system. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 and improved storage performance were also highlighted compared with the previous model.
The MacBook Pro is advertised as offering up to 24 hours of battery life, and its combination with the new features of macOS 27 Golden Gate is expected to expand the scope of on-device AI. Pre-orders begin on 29 October and sales begin on 6 November. It will be available in Space Black and Silver.