Apple 's personal computer shipments fell 40.5% in the first quarter of the year, indicating that the year has gotten off to a rough start for computer makers.
For years, Apple has been at the forefront of personal computing innovation, revolutionizing the industry with its smart user interfaces , beautiful designs, and powerful performance. However, according to the data, both Apple and the other major companies have seen their sales decline.
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Overall, shipments from all PC manufacturers together fell by 29% . Specifically, global PC shipments amounted to 56.9 million units in the first quarter of 2023 compared to 80.2 million units in the first quarter of 2022. Experts also noted that there was a significant decrease compared to the beginning of 2019. At that time, demand for computers was high due to remote work and education . However, demand has now decreased significantly, according to the latest report from International Data Corporation (IDC).
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Among the top players, Lenovo Group and Dell Technologies saw declines of more than 30%, with HP following with a 24.2% drop. All major brands were affected by the situation.
It is worth noting that the reduction in user spending has led to a double-digit decline in smartphone, which is also affecting memory chip. Samsung Electronics, which provides such chips for mobile devices, as well as desktop and laptop computers, said last week that it was reducing memory production due to its lower profits.
Looking ahead to 2024, IDC researchers predict a potential recovery for PC makers ,driven by a combination of aging hardware that needs to be replaced and better economic conditions globally.
Source: www.straitstimes.com
