Apple has introduced its new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M6 chip, bringing improved performance, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and longer battery life. Announced on October 27, 2026, the latest MacBook Pro is designed for students, professionals, developers and creative users who need powerful computing performance in a portable device.
According to Apple, the new MacBook Pro delivers significant improvements in graphics processing, on-device AI and wireless connectivity compared with its predecessor. The launch also showcases the growing focus of Apple on integrating AI features directly into its devices.
Apple M6 Chip Brings Faster Performance
The new MacBook Pro features Apple’s M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. The company claims that the updated GPU delivers up to 30% faster graphics performance and up to 25% faster performance for on-device AI workloads compared with the M5 chip.
The M6 chip also includes additional Neural Accelerators and a dual 16-core Neural Engine to support AI-intensive tasks, including image generation, AI upscaling and running large language models locally. Apple says these capabilities can help users handle demanding creative projects and multitask more efficiently.
MacBook Pro Features and Battery Life
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro retains the Liquid Retina XDR display, which provides up to 1,600 nits of peak HDR brightness. Buyers can also opt for a nano texture display to reduce reflections and glare.
Other features include a 12MP Centre Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and multiple connectivity options. The laptop supports Wi Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, alongside Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, MagSafe 3 and an SDXC card slot.
Apple claims that the new MacBook Pro offers up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. It comes with 16GB of unified memory as standard, configurable up to 32GB, which makes it suitable for demanding workflows.
Apple MacBook Pro M6 Price in India and Availability
The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at ₹2,39,900 in India. Eligible students and educators can purchase it at a discounted starting price of ₹2,27,900.
Pre-orders begin on October 28, 2026, while availability at Apple Stores and authorised resellers is scheduled to start on November 6.
With its upgraded processor, improved AI capabilities and extended battery life, the new MacBook Pro represents Apple’s latest effort to deliver faster and more capable computing for professional and everyday users.
