Apple opens pre‑orders for 14‑inch M6 MacBook Pro on Oct 28

Pre‑orders start at 10:10 a.m. PT on Oct 28, with the laptop shipping from Nov 6.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:50:11 GMT

Apple began taking pre‑orders on Oct 28 for its new 14‑inch MacBook Pro equipped with the M6 chip, according to Mashable and iClarified.

What happened

Pre‑orders opened at 10:10 a.m. PT on Oct 28 for the 14‑inch M6 MacBook Pro. The base configuration—16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a standard Liquid Retina XDR display—prices at $1,999 in the United States. Apple announced that deliveries will begin on Nov 6, the same day the model officially launches. Education pricing is listed at $1,899.

What the reports add

Pre‑order options in Apple’s online store let buyers add more RAM, increase storage, or select the optional nano‑texture glass display for an extra $150 (Mashable).
The device will be sold in 35 countries and regions, including the U.S. (iClarified).
Technical specs include a 12‑core CPU and GPU, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, a 12 MP Center Stage camera, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, MagSafe 3, an SDXC slot and support for up to two external displays (iClarified).
Apple claims up to 30 % faster graphics, up to 25 % faster on‑device AI, up to 13 × faster LLM time‑to‑first‑token, and up to 11.7 × faster Blender ray‑traced rendering compared with the 13‑inch M1 model (iClarified).
Battery life is rated at up to 24 hours, with fast charging to 50 % in 30 minutes using a 96 W adapter (iClarified).
The laptop runs macOS 27 Golden Gate, featuring Siri AI integration and a new Settings slider for Liquid Glass transparency (iClarified).
Apple highlights sustainability: 100 % recycled aluminum enclosure, 45 % recycled content overall, and 60 % renewable electricity in its supply chain (iClarified).
U.S. customers can lease the model for $38.99 per month for 36 months through Apple Upgrade (iClarified).

What was said

“up to 30 percent faster graphics and up to 25 percent faster on‑device AI workloads”

Apple’s product page, as cited by iClarified, makes this claim. No direct quotes from Apple executives appear in the sources.

How it came about

Apple’s announcement follows a series of pre‑launch rumors and leaks. On Oct 8, a leak suggested the new MacBook Pro would be lighter but not dramatically thinner (Context Pack). On Oct 26, Felo reported that Apple would unveil an overhauled MacBook Pro with OLED and touch features, expected to use the M6 chip (Context Pack). Earlier on Oct 9, reports indicated Apple was slated to launch touchscreen 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays and Dynamic Island on Oct 27 (Context Pack). These rumors set the stage for the Oct 28 pre‑order opening.

Key facts

Pre‑orders for the 14‑inch M6 MacBook Pro opened at 10:10 a.m. PT on Oct 28. (mashable.com)
Base price is $1,999 in the U.S., with education pricing at $1,899. (iclarified.com)
Deliveries begin on Nov 6, the same day the model launches. (iclarified.com)
The laptop features a 12‑core CPU/GPU, Wi‑Fi 7, and up to 24‑hour battery life. (iclarified.com)