Apple updates the 24-inch iMac with an M6 chip, with up to a 12-core CPU, up to a 12-core GPU, and a dual 16-core Neural Engine, from $1,499 on November 6 (Apple)

Apple’s refreshed 24-inch iMac with an M6 chip positions the all-in-one as a stronger endpoint for AI-enabled productivity, creative work, and higher-performance everyday business use, potentially extending the life of desktop-based workflows while improving user experience. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic implication is a more capable, tightly integrated Apple desktop option that could fit premium employee segments and standardized Mac fleets, with macOS 27 and enhanced connectivity shaping future support, security, and application-readiness planning.