Analysts were optimistic about a recovery in 2024.
Much of the uptick is believed to stem from Windows 10’s end-of-support date on October 14, 2025.
Canalys included its usual look at the top PC vendors during the quarter.
HP was top despite its annual growth shrinking slightly.
It was followed by Dell, Lenovo, Apple, and Acer.
It was a good quarter for Apple, which saw a 22% YoY increase in shipments.
Looking at tablets, Apple continues to dominate thanks to its iPad line.
