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SMRTR AI• Aug 25, 2026• Unite AI

Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for a Big Leap in AI Compute

Apple Debuts M6 and M5 Ultra Chips for a Big Leap in AI Compute

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Apple unveiled two new chips on August 25, 2026, pushing its desktop AI performance forward. The M6, built on a cutting-edge 2-nanometer process, powers a new Mac mini starting at $899, while the M5 Ultra, a quad-die design with up to 512GB of unified memory, powers a new Mac Studio starting at $2,499. Together, these chips give Apple stronger footing in the AI computing market.

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