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Apple Mac shipments grow as PC market shrinks in Q2 2026

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

IDC reports Apple was the only major PC vendor to increase shipments in Q2 2026, while the broader market declined for the first time in over two years. Apple's growth contrasts with industry-wide contraction, highlighting its resilience in a softening PC market. The data underscores Apple's ability to gain share amid broader headwinds.

Meridian48 take
Apple's growth is notable, but the overall PC decline suggests the market is still struggling post-pandemic, and Apple's gains may be temporary.
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