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Apple Gives the iMac an M6, and Last Year's Chip a Nervous Calendar
· New York time
Apple refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with its M6 chip. The update also brings an N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, adding newer wireless capabilities to the list of changes. The two machines occupy different places in Apple's lineup: one is a desktop built around its display, and the other is a portable computer. Both now share the latest processor generation, giving prospective buyers a new set of specifications to consider when deciding whether to replace an older machine. For people whose existing computers still handle their work, the announcement creates a familiar technology dilemma. New chips and wireless standards are real features, but their value depends on what a person does with the machine and what equipment they use alongside it. A fresh model can make an older one feel suddenly dated even when the older computer has not changed overnight. Apple's update keeps the product calendar moving, which is excellent news for anyone who has been waiting for the next revision. It is slightly less soothing for the person who just finished setting up the previous one. The iMac remains firmly on the desk, but its place in the timeline has moved. Its owner may now discover that the fastest thing in the room is the upgrade cycle.
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