Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Apple Unveils M6 Mac mini and Upgraded Mac Studio
Apple made faster versions of its small and powerful desktop computers.
The Mac mini now uses either an M6 or M5 Pro chip.
The M6 is Apple’s first chip made using a 2-nanometer process.
Apple says it improves regular computing, artificial intelligence, graphics, and storage speeds.
The M6 Mac mini can have up to 32GB of memory and 2TB of storage.
The M5 Pro version can have up to 64GB of memory and 8TB of storage.
The larger Mac Studio uses M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips for professional work.
Both computers add Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 and will be available in stores on September 22.
Apple introduced new Mac mini models with M6 and M5 Pro chips, replacing the M4-based lineup.
The M6 Mac mini has a 12-core CPU and GPU, up to 32GB of memory, and up to 2TB of storage.
Apple claims the M6 delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, four-times-faster AI processing, and twice-faster graphics and storage.
The Mac Studio now uses M5 Max or M5 Ultra chips, with up to an 80-core GPU and 512GB of unified memory.
Pre-orders opened August 25 in 30 countries and regions, including India, with retail availability scheduled for September 22.
- Who
- Apple introduced the new Mac mini and Mac Studio; Tim Cook is identified as the outgoing chief executive and John Ternus as his successor.
- What
- Apple launched upgraded desktop computers using M6, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra chips.
- When
- Pre-orders opened August 25, with retail availability scheduled for September 22.
- Where
- The launch covers 30 countries and regions, including India; Indian prices were announced.
- Why
- The upgrades are intended to improve processing, artificial-intelligence performance, graphics, storage, and connectivity.
- Mac mini chips
- The new Mac mini replaces the M4 and M4 Pro with the M6 and M5 Pro.
- M6 performance
- Apple says the M6 provides up to 40% faster CPU performance, four-times-faster AI processing, and twice-faster graphics and storage.
- M6 configuration
- The M6 Mac mini has a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with up to 32GB of unified memory and 2TB of SSD storage.
- M5 Pro configuration
- The M5 Pro Mac mini can have up to an 18-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB of unified memory, and 8TB of SSD storage.
- Mac Studio configuration
- The M5 Ultra Mac Studio can reach a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, and 512GB of unified memory.
- India pricing
- The M6 Mac mini starts at Rs. 99,900; the Mac Studio starts at Rs. 2,79,900 with M5 Max and Rs. 6,29,900 with M5 Ultra.
- Availability
- Pre-orders opened August 25 across 30 countries and regions, with retail sales beginning September 22.
