Global PC shipments continue to decline but Apple bucks trend on MacBook Air demand

Global PC shipments fell 12% in Q2 2023, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly decline.
Apple was the outlier, with shipments up over 50% driven by new MacBook Air demand.
All other major PC brands like HP, Dell and Lenovo saw double-digit shipment declines.
Industry watchers see signs of recovery but expect lower 2023 shipments due to economic factors.
Apple's growth attributed to supply constraints easing and consumers still valuing smartphones over PCs.