Related coverage
Apple's Mac shipments grew 9 percent during the first quarter of 2026, according to estimated shipment data shared this week by IDC . Apple's growth outpaced overall PC market growth of 2.5 percent thanks to the M5 MacBook Pro that was released late last year. Apple also refreshed the MacBook Air and the higher-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models, but those were just recently updated and wouldn't have impacted the Q1 2026 numbers much. Apple was the number four PC vendor in the world with 6.2 million Macs shipped, up from 5.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Lenovo, HP, and Dell were the top three PC vendors with 16.5, 12.1, and 10.3 million PCs shipped, respectively. Most vendors saw an increase in shipments during the quarter according to IDC, with the exception of HP. Apple had a 9.5 percent share of the global PC market during the quarter, up from 8.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025. According to IDC, growth during the quarter was fueled by concerns over rising component costs and new product introductions. Vendors that are able to secure access to memory will fare the best as PC shipments start to decline. IDC counts traditional PCs like desktops, notebooks, and workstations in its numbers, but it does not include tablets like the iPad . IDC's information is only an estimate, and Apple no longer provides details on the specific number of devices that it sells each quarter. Apple's next earnings report is set to take place on April 30. This article, " Apple Mac Shipments Grew 9% in Q1 2026, Outpacing Overall PC Market " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple today updated Pixelmator Pro, the popular image editing app that it purchased in 2024 . Pixelmator Pro includes RAW image support for more cameras, new templates, improved support for SVG file exports, new keyboard shortcuts, and more. Some of the features like the keyboard shortcuts are limited to the Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro. Pixelmator Pro has a template and mockup section, which includes new app screenshot options and devices to use for app mockups on Apple devices. Apple has added support for the latest iPhone 17 models. SVG files exported from Pixelmator Pro will have fewer issues when opened in Adobe Illustrator, and there is an option to touch and hold an image on the canvas to see before and after edits from Color Adjustments and Effects tools. The sidebar is customizable using the toolbar setting options, and there are keyboard shortcuts for changing layer opacity, selecting layers when using Select Subject, cycling through blend modes, and swapping between layers. Apple's release notes for the Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro are below. Enjoy full support for compressed RAW images from Sony Alpha ILCE-7M5, FUJIFILM GFX 100S II, and FUJIFILM GFX 100RF cameras Work with High Efficiency (HE) and High Efficiency Star (HE*) RAW images from Nikon Z5II and Nikon Z50II cameras Open and edit RAW images from Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1RM2 cameras captured in High Resolution mode Discover the updated template and mockup categories, including App Screenshot, Bento Grid, and Devices, now featuring new iPhone 17 mockups Open SVG files exported from Pixelmator Pro in Adobe Illustrator with improved compatibility Touch and hold an image on the canvas to instantly compare before and after edits from Color Adjustments and Effects tools You can now customize the Pixelmator Pro Tools sidebar from the menu bar by choosing View > Customize Tools The iPad app was also updated with some of the keyboard shortcuts that were previously available in the Mac version of the app. New Keyboard Shortcuts Press and hold the Option key when choosing Select Subject to base the selection on all layers in a document Easily change layer opacity using number keys 1 through 9 in all supported tools Cycle through layer blend modes using the Shift-Plus and Shift-Minus keyboard shortcuts in all supported tools Use the Command-J keyboard shortcut to duplicate and Command-Shift-J to cut and paste the selected area Use the Option-Comma and Option-Period keyboard shortcuts to quickly switch between selecting topmost and bottommost layers in a document Use the Space bar to play or pause video playback in documents containing video layers The non-Creator Studio version of the app includes the same RAW image support and the new templates, but it lacks the other options that Apple added. Photomator, a photo editing sister app to Pixelmator Pro, was updated with the new RAW image support. Apple introduced Creator Studio earlier this year, and it incorporates apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Because many of these apps existed before Creator Studio was developed, Apple offers a Creator Studio version and a standard version, which can be confusing. Unlocking Creator Studio features requires a Creator Studio subscription, priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. For Pixelmator Pro, Creator Studio-exclusive features include a warp tool, apparel mockups, and a dedicated ‌iPad‌ app. Related Roundup: iPhone 17 Tags: Apple Creator Studio , Pixelmator Buyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple's Pixelmator Pro Update Brings iPhone 17 Mockups, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Expanded Camera Support " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes. The new macOS 26.4.1 update is now available for download While Apple hasn't detailed exactly which bugs this new update addresses, there may be clues from other recent releases. The update comes just 24 hours after Apple also released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. Both updates applied a fix for one bug in particular. That bug caused some iCloud data not to sync correctly and affected both Apple and third-party apps, including Passwords. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple today updated several apps designed for creators, including Logic Pro, Compressor, MainStage, Motion, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages. Apple has pushed updates for the iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions of the apps where applicable. Logic Pro includes a Step Reflex: Modern Garage Pack, featuring two-step beats, deep basslines, synths, and more. The update also includes an option to export a shareable file to preview how a spatial audio mix will sound when streamed on Apple Music . Preview of Dolby Atmos Mix Export a lightweight, shareable file to preview your spatial audio mix as it will sound when streamed on Apple Music -- playable on iPhone, iPad, or Mac Step Reflex Pack Get ready to bounce! Step Reflex: Modern Garage adds pristine polish to the iconic sound of '90s/early 2000s UK garage with gritty bass-heavy energy, immersive ambient atmospheres, and a sprinkle of EDM magic Whether you're crafting a dancefloor anthem or an introspective groove, this comprehensive collection is filled with punchy, two-step beats, rave-ready synths, deep basslines, and infectious vocal chops that will make your tracks pop Compressor, Motion, Final Cut Camera, Final Cut Pro, MainStage, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages have no new features, and the release notes only mention stability improvements and bug fixes. Apple's apps are included as part of the Creator Studio subscription that's priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year, but apps like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro can also be purchased standalone. Numbers, Pages, and other apps are free to use, but some features are limited to those who subscribe to Creator Studio. Tag: Logic Pro This article, " Logic Pro Updated With Step Reflex Sound Pack, Apple's Other Creator Apps Get Bug Fixes " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
![Apple collector showcases 50 years of Mac startup sounds [Video]](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/default/apple-logo-og.jpg){kind=logo}