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iPad Demand at Risk Amid Foldable iPhone Rumors

1/28/2026

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The iPad, launched in 2010, could face reduced demand if rumors of a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro prove true.
Apple says the iPad will remain a standalone device, with iPad Pro and iPad Air featuring high-end chips similar to MacBooks.
If these new devices enter the market, the iPad’s long-run market share could shrink as some users adopt them alongside other Apple products.

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Story summary

The iPad, launched in 2010, could face reduced demand if rumors of a foldable iPhone and a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro prove true.
Apple says the iPad will remain a standalone device, with iPad Pro and iPad Air featuring high-end chips similar to MacBooks.
If these new devices enter the market, the iPad’s long-run market share could shrink as some users adopt them alongside other Apple products.