Apple unveils M6 MacBook Pro and iMac after OLED iPad mini
Apple's hardware updates bring new processors to two Macs and a bigger OLED screen to its smallest tablet, with computer preorders opening October 28.
By Hushread Stories, from 42 outlets · First published 27 Oct 2026 · Chapter 2 of 2
Earlier: Apple launches redesigned iPad mini with OLED, starting at Rs 82,900
In brief
- Apple unveiled an updated iPad mini on October 26, followed by two new Macs on October 27.
- The entry level 14 inch MacBook Pro gains an M6 chip, with Apple promising 24 hours of battery life.
- The eighth generation iPad mini has a larger 8.5 inch OLED display and starts at $699.
- The new M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, while the updated 24 inch iMac starts at $1,499.
- Mac preorders open October 28 at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, with both computers reaching stores November 6.
Timeline · 6 moments
New Macs get November 6 store arrival date
Digital Trends ↗MacBook Pro gains M6 and upgraded wireless connectivity
TechCrunch ↗Apple announces new iMac powered by M6
Apple Newsroom ↗Apple sets Wednesday morning preorder time for iPad mini
MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - All Stories ↗New iPad mini starting price rises to $699
Ars Technica ↗Apple introduces iPad mini with larger OLED display
The Next Web ↗How it started
Apple began this round of announcements on October 26 with the eighth-generation iPad mini, two days before its scheduled Pro and Tell event in Los Angeles. According to The Next Web, the tablet keeps the previous model's footprint while expanding its screen from 8.3 to 8.5 inches.
The changes go beyond screen size. The tablet adds an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip and water resistance, The Next Web reported. Its starting price rises to $699, according to Ars Technica.
How it unfolded
The October 26 tablet announcement also brought a thinner design. The Hindu reported that the new iPad mini measures 5.4mm thick. Digital Trends highlighted improved speakers and a more resilient build, alongside a $200 price increase.
On October 27, Apple followed with an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and a new 24-inch iMac, Bloomberg Technology reported. Both computers receive the M6 processor, according to Tabletowo.
The MacBook Pro retains its existing design, according to 9to5Mac. Its changes include support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while Apple puts battery life at up to 24 hours, TechCrunch reported. The Next Web said Apple is also promising faster graphics and better on-device AI performance.
The new Macs do not bring a starting-price increase, according to TechRadar. Popular Science lists the MacBook Pro at $1,999 and the iMac at $1,499.
Where it stands
The announcements now cover three devices: a substantially revised small tablet and processor updates for two Macs. The iMac keeps its existing design, according to AppleInsider, making the M6 processor the central change rather than a new enclosure.
The computer release schedule is now specific. Digital Trends reported that preorders for the M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro open October 28 at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, with store availability on November 6. The iPad mini's preorders also begin Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, according to MacRumors.
What to watch
Apple's Pro and Tell event is scheduled for October 28 in Los Angeles, according to Tom's Hardware. That remains the next announced event, following the tablet and computer reveals. The MacBook Pro's battery-life and performance figures remain Apple's promises in the supplied coverage, rather than independently tested results.
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