Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs

TechCrunchPublished Apr 30, 2026

Apple experienced unexpectedly high demand for its Mac computers driven by increased interest in AI applications. This surge in demand caught the company off guard, indicating a strong market response to AI-related computing needs.

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Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs

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