Apple's next-generation M6 chip arrived last week in the new Mac mini. But several more products will get M6 upgrades soon. Here’s the rumored release schedule for M6 Macs—plus the M6 iPad Pro.

This fall, likely in October or early November, Apple is rumored to launch two new M6 Macs: MacBook Pro and iMac. The MacBook Pro will be only the 14-inch base model. Per Mark Gurman, Apple is skipping Pro and Max versions of the M6 chip. As a result, only the entry MacBook Pro will get M6 while the next Pro-level chips coming will be M7 Pro and M7 Max in 2027. Apple’s new iMac isn’t expected to change much beyond the M6 chip. The only other rumored upgrade is a fresh slate of colors.

Early 2027: M6 MacBook Air and M6 iPad Pro. A new M6 MacBook Air is expected to launch in early 2027. Anytime in the February-April window is possible, but based on Apple’s history, March is a safe bet. Apple last updated the iPad Pro in fall 2025, when it got the M5 chip. Rumors point to a spring 2027 update coming, meaning the product will follow its typical 18-month upgrade cycle. Beyond getting the M6 chip, Apple’s new iPad Pro is expected to add a vapor chamber for cooling. One potential M6 benefit for both the MacBook Air and iPad Pro is that it could boost battery life. Apple says the M6’s 2-nanometer process brings “a major leap in performance and power efficiency.”