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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Apple's Mac Shipments Outpace Declining PC Market; MacBook Discounts Abound

Apple's Mac shipments demonstrated significant growth in the second quarter of 2026, a period marked by a broader decline across the personal computer market. IDC data indicates Apple was the sole major PC vendor to achieve this growth, contrasting with the overall market's first contraction in over two years Mac shipments grow. This positive momentum is reflected in retail pricing, with significant discounts appearing on several MacBook models. The 16-inch MacBook Pro configured with an M5 Pro chip and 48GB of RAM is now available for $3,049.99, a $550 reduction from its original price M5 Pro MacBook Pro. Further savings can be found on the M5 MacBook Air, with Amazon offering a $150 discount on multiple configurations M5 MacBook Air discount. Amazon also features a notable price drop on the 512GB MacBook Neo, bringing its cost down to $689.99 MacBook Neo on sale.

Apple Explores Chinese Memory Chip Use Amid US Scrutiny

Apple is reportedly testing DRAM memory chips from China's state-backed Chang Xin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a development that follows the company's lobbying efforts with the U.S. government for approval to use such components Testing Chinese memory. This move comes as Apple seeks to diversify its supply chain, though it also navigates U.S. restrictions on technology from certain Chinese firms DRAM from banned supplier. The implications of this testing remain under observation as the tech industry grapples with geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Apple Vision Pro Development Shifts Focus; iPhone Fold Production On Track

Plans for a lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro appear to be winding down, with reports suggesting that development on a key display component for such a device has been suspended Vision Pro display work. This