<p>Apple has unveiled its <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/apple-macbook-pro-m6-price-in-india-starts-at-rs-2-39-900-pre-orders-begin-wednesday-23657287" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">new iMac powered by the M6 chip</a></strong>, promising faster performance, enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and improved connectivity.</p>
<p>The updated all-in-one desktop features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, runs macOS 27 and is available in seven colours.</p>
<p>The new iMac will be available in blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange and silver. Pre-orders in India begin on Wednesday, with availability starting November 6.</p>
<h2>M6 chip delivers faster performance and AI capabilities</h2>
<p>The new iMac features an M6 chip with up to a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, offering improved performance for everyday tasks, multitasking and creative workflows such as photo and video editing.</p>
<p>According to Apple, the new model delivers up to twice the graphics performance of the M4-powered iMac for demanding tasks and up to five times faster on-device AI performance compared with the previous generation. Users upgrading from Intel-based iMacs could experience performance gains of up to 18 times, the company claims.</p>
<p>The device also features a dual 16-core Neural Engine to support AI tasks, including running large language models locally. Apple says this enables users to access AI capabilities while maintaining privacy.</p>
<h2>iMac features 24-inch 4.5K Retina display</h2>
<p>The new iMac comes with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and support for the P3 wide colour gamut, which can display more than one billion colours.</p>
<p>It also features a 12-megapixel Centre Stage camera with Desk View, a three-microphone array and a <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/apple-homepod-mini-2-launched-in-india-at-rs-18-900-sale-begins-october-30-23654890" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">speaker system</a></strong> with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.</p>
<p>The computer comes with colour-matched accessories, including a keyboard and a mouse or trackpad. The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID enables users to unlock the device and authorise Apple Pay transactions.</p>
<h2>Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and faster storage</h2>
<p>Apple has introduced Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support in the new iMac, alongside an optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet connection. The company says wired connectivity can be up to 2.5 times faster than on the previous generation.</p>
<p>The new model also offers up to twice the SSD read and write speeds, helping applications launch faster and large files load more quickly. Depending on the configuration, the computer supports up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports and can connect to two external 6K displays.</p>
<h2>macOS 27 brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence</h2>
<p>The new iMac runs macOS 27, which introduces Siri AI and additional Apple Intelligence features across supported applications.</p>
<p>According to Apple, Siri AI can help users search for information across messages, emails and photos, answer questions and perform tasks across applications. Users can also access Visual Intelligence to ask questions about content displayed on their screens.</p>
<p>Other software features include tools in Safari to organise tabs and track website changes, as well as options to create automations in Shortcuts using natural-language descriptions. Apple notes that certain AI features may vary depending on language and regional availability.</p>
<h2>Apple iMac M6 price in India and availability</h2>
<p>The new <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/new-apple-launches-apple-launches-new-mac-mini-mac-studio-with-m6-m5-pro-m5-max-and-m5-ultra-chips-check-prices-and-more-features-23646621" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iMac is available</a></strong> in two main configurations, with prices starting at Rs 1,74,900.</p>
<p>10-core CPU and 10-core GPU: Rs 1,74,900; Rs 1,68,900 with education savings.</p>
<p>12-core CPU and 12-core GPU: Rs 1,99,900; Rs 1,87,900 with education savings.</p>
<p>Pre-orders begin on October 28 through Apple's India online store and the Apple Store app. The new iMac is scheduled to become available from November 6 at Apple Store locations and authorised resellers.</p>
<p>Eligible customers can also use Apple's trade-in programme to exchange an existing computer for credit towards a new Mac.</p>
<h2>Apple highlights recycled materials in new iMac</h2>
<p>Apple says the new iMac features 100 per cent recycled aluminium in its stand, 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 per cent recycled gold plating and tin solder in Apple-designed printed circuit boards.</p>
<p>The device is manufactured using 40 per cent renewable electricity across its supply chain. The company says the product is part of its broader effort to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030.</p>

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