A new iMac is coming before the end of 2026, but don’t expect much beyond M6
Apple’s next iMac is expected before the end of the year with an M6 chip, but buyers waiting for OLED, a larger screen, or a major redesign may have to wait much longer.
An updated iMac model from Apple may launch before the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The refreshed desktop computer will feature the upcoming M6 chip alongside new color options, but Apple is unlikely to reinvent its all-in-one design this year. The M6 chip is expected to offer higher memory bandwidth, a more powerful Neural Engine, and a GPU with up to 12 cores.
However, buyers should not anticipate a larger display, OLED panel, or substantial chassis redesign. The processor upgrade is the most notable feature of the refresh. Apple is reportedly taking a unique approach with the M6 generation, only releasing a baseline version of the chip before moving to a broader M7 lineup in 2027. The 24-inch all-in-one has never required Pro or Max-class silicon, making it a suitable fit for the baseline M6.
The new chip could still deliver a meaningful performance upgrade, even with minimal changes around the chip. Despite rumors of larger and more powerful iMac models, an OLED iMac may not arrive until around 2029. The M6 iMac may debut in October or November, similar to the launch pattern of Apple's M4 iMac in 2024. The current iMac model's price increase in June may make waiting for the M6 model more advantageous.
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