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  "id": 16765452,
  "title": "Apple refreshes 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip and faster wireless",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/apple-refreshes-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m6-chip-and-faster-wireless",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T16:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114354-apple-introduces-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-m6.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has introduced a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the new M6 chip, as part of their ongoing product release trickle. The M6 chip boasts a 12-core CPU, a 12-core GPU with neural accelerators per core, a duo 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks, and unified memory for enhanced performance. Compared to the M5, the M6 adds two CPU and GPU cores.\n\nThe GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and 25% quicker on-device AI performance, according to Apple. The Neural Engine, meanwhile, is 1.9 times faster than M5. Memory bandwidth has increased to 170GB/s, up from 153GB/s, though additional bandwidth is only available in models with 24GB or 32GB of RAM (the base model includes 16GB).\n\nApple claims the new MacBook Pro offers up to 24 hours of battery life, which is about four hours more for users switching from an M1 chip and 14 hours more for those upgrading from Intel-based systems. The wireless connectivity upgrade includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6, replacing Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.\n\nMost of the MacBook Pro remains unchanged from the M5 model, including the 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, 1TB of base local storage, a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio support, and a 12MP Center Stage front-facing camera. The port selection is also unchanged, with three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, an HDMI port, and an SDXC card slot. The MacBook Pro maintains the same dimensions and weight as its predecessor, measuring 0.61 inches (H), 12.31 inches (W), and 8.71 inches (D), and weighing in at 3.4 pounds.\n\nPre-orders for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 will begin on October 28, priced starting at $1,999 in black or silver. An option to upgrade to a nano-texture display, which reduces glare for an additional fee, will be available. The device is set to ship on November 6.",
  "summary": "The M6 features two additional CPU and GPU cores compared to the previous M5. According to Apple, the GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and 25% faster on-device AI performance. Read Entire Article",
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "How to pre-order M6 MacBook Pro — secure Apple's latest laptop well in time for release day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/how-to-pre-order-m6-macbook-pro-secure-apples-latest-laptop-well-in",
        "published": "2026-10-27T14:23:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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