Apple officially announces new 24-inch iMac with M6 chip at the 'Pro and Tell' launch event on October 28, 2026 in Los Angeles (confirmed by Apple press release or MacRumors by October 29, 2026)
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Published on 27. October 2026
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Predicted for 28. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
For Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, MacRumors, Bloomberg (Mark Gurman), and Digital Trends all consistently expect a 24-inch iMac refresh with M6 chip alongside the touch-screen MacBook Pro. Existing predictions already cover MacBook Pro Touchscreen and iPad mini OLED; the iMac is the logical third product line of this event. On October 26, Apple itself telegraphed an 'exciting week' after the iPad mini was pre-announced via press release — the live event is thus focused on MacBook Pro and iMac. Historically, Apple has always presented 2–3 main products simultaneously at announced launch events. Only risk: Apple restricts the event solely to MacBook Pro and defers the iMac to 2027.
Data basis for this prediction
- MacRumors: 'Apple announces Oct. 28 launch event, OLED MacBook Pro and refreshed iMac likely on docket' (19.10.2026)
- Bloomberg/Yahoo Tech: 'Apple Sets Oct. 28 Launch for Touch-Screen MacBook Pro, New Devices' — Gurman (19.10.2026)
- Digital Trends: 'Pro and Tell event — from touchscreen MacBooks to a new iMac' erwartet (27.10.2026)
- 9to5Mac: 'Apple Teases Exciting Week Ahead After Announcing New iPad Mini' (26.10.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Apple hielt das 'Pro and Tell'-Event am 28. Oktober 2026 in Los Angeles ab und kündigte offiziell einen neuen 24-Zoll-iMac mit M6-Chip an. Bestätigt durch MacRumors, Tom's Guide Live-Blog, Macworld und Apple Newsroom.
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