According to an analytical report by Mark Gurman for the media agency Bloomberg, cited by RBC-Ukraine, Apple is preparing to release an updated 24-inch iMac all-in-one computer based on the new M6 processor. The device is expected to be unveiled as part of a major wave of brand announcements by the end of 2026. The new model will replace the current iMac version with the M4 chip, which hit the market in October 2024, meaning an entire generation of processors will be skipped for this line of desktop computers.

Transition to the 2-Nanometer Process

The main technical feature of the upcoming iMac will be the M6 processor, which, according to developers, will become the company's first chipset for Mac computers manufactured using the latest 2-nanometer process. Engineers are confident that this transition will deliver a noticeable leap in performance while significantly reducing the device's power consumption. In this way, Apple is bringing a cutting-edge process to the desktop segment, one previously associated primarily with flagship mobile platforms.

Skipping the M5 Generation

The decision to move directly to M6 means that Apple has completely bypassed the M5 chip series for the iMac all-in-one. The company has taken such a step before, when the all-in-one line skipped the M2 generation. This confirms Apple's strategy of synchronizing desktop device updates with the most mature and powerful chips, rather than with every intermediate release in the processor lineup.

Design and Color Palette

Besides the internal hardware, the manufacturer is also preparing visual changes. In Cupertino, the company plans to refresh the color palette of the all-in-ones: the current lineup includes seven options — green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver — while the company is keeping the new shades secret for now. At the same time, all other physical parameters will remain unchanged: the enclosure and 24-inch display will be fully identical to the current iMac version.

Contradictory Data

The wording of the sources contains an inconsistency that is important to sort out. On the one hand, the report states that Apple is "completely skipping" the M5 generation for its desktop PCs. On the other hand, in the same wave of late-2026 announcements, Mac Studio workstations with top-tier M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip configurations, as well as a base 14-inch MacBook Pro based on M6, are expected. In other words, the M5 skip applies specifically to the iMac line (a jump from M4 straight to M6), while other desktop devices in the Mac family will receive M5-series chips in the same cycle. Therefore, the claim of a "complete M5 skip for desktop PCs" is valid only for the all-in-one, not for the company's entire desktop portfolio.

Announcement Context and OLED Variant

The debut of the new iMac will fit into Apple's broad presentation program for late 2026, which will also include the 14-inch MacBook Pro on M6 and the Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. Separately, rumors suggest that engineers are simultaneously developing an iMac with a modern OLED display, however, such a variant is expected to appear only in a few years, not in the nearest update cycle.