<p>Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by its M6 chip, promising faster performance, enhanced on-<strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/apple-adds-ai-image-editing-music-production-tools-to-creator-studio-23657277" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities</a></strong> and improved connectivity.</p>
<p>The laptop offers up to 24 hours of battery life and is aimed at students, professionals and creators.</p>
<p>The new MacBook Pro will be available in space black and silver. Pre-orders in India begin on October 28, with sales starting on November 6.</p>
<h2>M6 chip promises faster performance and AI capabilities</h2>
<p>The new MacBook Pro features a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, delivering up to 30 per cent faster graphics performance and up to 25 per cent faster on-device AI performance compared with the M5-powered model, according to Apple.</p>
<p>For users upgrading from the M1 MacBook Pro, Apple claims graphics performance can be up to 11 times faster, while AI performance can be up to 13 times faster for certain tasks.</p>
<p>The M6 chip also features Neural Accelerators in the GPU and a dual 16-core Neural Engine to support AI tasks, including running large language models locally on the device.</p>
<h2>MacBook Pro offers up to 24 hours of battery life</h2>
<p>Apple says the new 14-inch <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/photo/in-photos-inside-apple-borivali-a-sneak-peek-before-doors-open-to-the-public-in-mumbai-109828/1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MacBook Pro</a></strong> delivers up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac. This represents up to four additional hours for users upgrading from an M1 model and up to 14 additional hours for those switching from Intel-based Mac computers.</p>
<p>The laptop comes with 16GB of unified memory as standard, configurable up to 32GB, and memory bandwidth of up to 170GB per second. It is designed to handle demanding tasks such as video editing, 3D modelling, code compilation and AI-powered workflows.</p>
<h2>Liquid Retina XDR display, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6</h2>
<p>The new MacBook Pro features a Liquid Retina XDR display with peak HDR brightness of up to 1,600 nits and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. A nano-texture display option is also available to reduce reflections and glare.</p>
<p>Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, an HDMI port, MagSafe 3, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an SDXC card slot and a headphone jack. The laptop supports up to two external displays.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/apple-surprise-and-shine-event-apple-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-launched-with-a20-pro-chip-and-48mp-fusion-camera-check-features-23649204" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Other features include a 12-megapixel Centre Stage camera</a></strong> with Desk View, a three-microphone array and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. Apple says the device can charge up to 50 per cent in 30 minutes when paired with a compatible higher-wattage USB-C power adapter.</p>
<h2>macOS 27 brings Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features</h2>
<p>The MacBook Pro runs macOS 27, which introduces Siri AI and additional Apple Intelligence capabilities across supported applications.</p>
<p>According to Apple, Siri AI can use personal context to help users find information across messages, emails and photos, answer questions and perform tasks across applications. The software also introduces features for organising Safari tabs, tracking website changes and creating Shortcuts automations using natural-language descriptions.</p>
<p>Apple says the availability of certain AI features and language support may vary by region and device configuration.</p>
<h2>MacBook Pro M6 price in India and availability</h2>
<p>The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at Rs 2,39,900 in India, while eligible customers can purchase it at a starting price of Rs 2,27,900 with education savings.</p>
<p>Pre-orders open on October 28 through Apple's India online store and Apple Store app. The laptop is scheduled to begin reaching customers and Apple Store locations on November 6.</p>
<p>Apple has also announced several power adapter options, including a 70W adapter priced at Rs 5,800, a 96W adapter at Rs 8,900 and a 140W adapter at Rs 11,900.</p>
<h2>Apple highlights recycled materials in new MacBook Pro</h2>
<p>Apple says the new MacBook Pro contains 45 per cent recycled material overall, including 100 per cent recycled aluminium in its enclosure and <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/tech/tech-news/article/apple-unveils-new-ipad-mini-with-oled-display-a20-pro-chip-price-starts-at-rs-82900-23657099" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">100 per cent recycled cobalt in its battery.</a></strong> The company also says it uses 100 per cent recycled tantalum in multiple capacitors for the first time.</p>
<p>The device is manufactured using 60 per cent renewable electricity across its supply chain, as Apple works towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030.</p>

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