Overview
- Citing Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter on Sunday, multiple outlets reported Apple is preparing refreshed 24‑inch iMac models that should be available before the end of 2026.
- The refresh is expected to be primarily a chip bump from the M4 to the base M6 and will likely keep the same 24‑inch chassis and exterior design.
- The M6 is reported to use TSMC’s 2nm process and bring gains such as higher memory bandwidth, a new memory architecture, and a 12‑core GPU, though specific performance figures are unconfirmed.
- Reports say Apple will add updated colour options for the iMac but will probably not offer M6 Pro, Max, or Ultra variants for this model, limiting the update to the base chip.
- Analysts and reporters frame the M6 iMac as a short-lived, incremental step with broader Mac changes and an AI‑focused M7 transition expected in 2027, which could make this refresh a stopgap for buyers weighing a purchase.