Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Apple has launched a new 14-inch MacBook Pro and a refreshed 24-inch iMac powered by its M6 chip, bringing faster performance and improved AI capabilities to its computer lineup. Both devices will be available in India from November 6, with pre-orders opening on October 28.
While the MacBook Pro gets the new M6 chip in its entry-level configuration, Apple continues to offer the more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max options for users with demanding workloads. The new iMac, meanwhile, gets an upgrade from the M4 chip to M6, along with improved connectivity and faster storage.
Apple MacBook Pro, iMac: India prices and sale offers
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The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at Rs 2,39,900 in India. Customers can also opt for instant cashback and No Cost EMI offers, with monthly payments starting at Rs 18,742, according to Apple’s website.
– MacBook Pro 14-inch with M6: Rs 2,39,900
– MacBook Pro 14-inch with M5 Pro: Rs 2,99,900
– MacBook Pro 14-inch with M5 Max: Rs 4,99,900
– MacBook Pro 16-inch with M5 Pro: Rs 3,59,900
– MacBook Pro 16-inch with M5 Max: Rs 5,39,900
-iMac with M6 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU): Rs 1,74,900
-iMac with M6 (12-core CPU, 12-core GPU): Rs 1,99,900
-Education pricing: Rs 1,68,900 and Rs 1,87,900, respectively.
The 14-inch model is available in Space Black and Silver. Buyers can also choose a nano-texture display for an additional Rs 18,000 to reduce reflections in brightly lit environments.
The new 24-inch iMac with M6 starts at Rs 1,74,900 for the configuration with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The variant with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU is priced at Rs 1,99,900. With education savings, the prices drop to Rs 1,68,900 and Rs 1,87,900, respectively.
The iMac will be available in seven colours: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and silver. Both devices can be pre-ordered from Apple’s India online store starting October 28 and will go on sale on November 6.
What’s new in the MacBook Pro and iMac?
The M6 chip brings a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU to the new iMac, with Neural Accelerators in each GPU core to handle AI and graphics tasks. Apple claims the computer delivers up to five times faster on-device AI performance than the M4 model. It also promises up to 2.5 times faster performance in Microsoft Excel compared with the M1 iMac.
The refreshed iMac retains its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and faster SSD storage. It also features a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, colour-matched accessories and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
On the MacBook Pro, Apple is pitching the M6 chip for everyday professional work, creative tasks and AI applications. The company says the new chip includes a 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.
The M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations remain available for users who need additional processing power and memory for more demanding work.
The laptop offers up to 24 hours of battery life, along with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and faster storage. It features a Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and a six-speaker sound system. Apple is also adding support for on-device AI tasks, including running large language models locally, while keeping user data private.
The new iMac also runs macOS 27, which brings Apple’s latest software features, including Siri AI and Apple Intelligence capabilities. These tools are designed to help users search for information, work across apps and perform tasks using AI, with privacy protections built into the system.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
