{
  "id": 16933914,
  "title": "Apples new M6 iMac just dropped: How to preorder the colorful desktop computer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/apples-new-m6-imac-just-dropped-how-to-preorder-the-colorful-desktop",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-m6-imac-preorder-how-to-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled its latest iMac, the M6 model, during the Pro and Tell event. This marks the first time Apple has released an iMac since 2024. The new desktop computer replaces the M5 chip with the faster M6 chip, promising a snappier user experience. Preordering the M6 iMac opens on October 28th, with delivery scheduled for November 6th.\n\nThe M6 iMac delivers impressive performance gains. It's up to 2.5 times faster than the M1 iMac in apps like Microsoft Excel and up to 1.5 times quicker than the M4 iMac. Graphics performance is up to 3.3 times faster than the M1 iMac and 2 times quicker than the M4 iMac. AI tasks see up to a 12-fold improvement over the M1 iMac, and gaming performance improves by up to 2 times compared to the M4 iMac.\n\nThe M6 iMac continues the M4's design elements, retaining a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage camera, four USB-C ports, and the ability to connect two 6K external displays. It's available in six color options, mirroring the M4 iMac's color scheme.\n\nPricing starts at $1,499 for the 10-core CPU and GPU configuration, with the 12-core CPU and GPU model launching at $1,699. These prices are in line with Apple's typical pricing strategy. The M6 iMac will be available for preorder on Apple's website starting October 28 at 1:10 p.m. ET. It will also be accessible in Apple Stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers on November 6.",
  "summary": "The new Apple M6 iMac is available for preorder on Oct. 28 at 1:10 p.m. ET with a starting price of $1,499.",
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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."
}