Apple Launches M6 Mac Mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio, Featuring First 2-Nanometer Chip

Apple has introduced its next generation of desktop silicon, the M6 and M5 Ultra, with the Mac mini now shipping with the M6 chip and the Mac Studio offering a new M5 Ultra option. This launch marks Apple's first 2-nanometer chip and its highest core-count GPU to date, positioning the Mac as a significant on-device AI machine. Pre-orders began on August 25, 2026, with retail availability starting September 22, 2026.