There have been a number of rumours surrounding Apple over the last 24 hours, with everything from the an AI doctor rumoured for iOS 19, to redesigned MacBook Pros expected in 2026. The most recent report is also to do with Macs, but it’s about what’s on the inside rather than the outside.
A report on TUAW has claimed Apple is not only starting to develop the M6 processor – note that we haven’t even seen Macs with the M5 processor yet – and that M6 processor is said to feature a built-in, in-house modem.
Apple recently launched the iPhone 16e, which is the first device from the company to feature an in-house modem in the C1. Previously, iPhones have used a Qualcomm modem and Macs also currently rely on Qualcomm for wireless connectivity. It’s claimed one of the key features of the M6 chip will be a built-in modem however, which won’t just continue a move away from third party hardware for Apple, but the integrated connectivity could see future Macs able to connect to mobile networks without relying on Wi-Fi.
According to the report, a modem built directly into the Apple Silicon chip could see features like GPS, satellite support and the always on internet access. It would see Macs being as connected as iPhones are, though it’s possible there could be different models offered, like we have on iPad and Apple Watch in the Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and Cellular models on iPad, or GPS and GPS and Cellular on Apple Watch.
Apple’s M6 processor isn’t expected to be revealed until sometime in 2026, or even 2027, though. We’ve just seen the launch of the Apple MacBook Air running on the M4 processor, and it’s expected that we might see the M5 processor announced before the end of the year. The M4 was first introduced on the iPad Pro in 2024 before it was introduced on Macs, and the same could happen for the M5 based on one rumour. Should the M6 have a built-in modem however, presumably that would also benefit iPads so if it comes to them first, then that would also be welcomed.
For now, nothing is confirmed with just the suggestion of M6 on Macs by 2027, but it will be a great day for Mac if or when they do become always connected.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.