Foldable iPhone and touch MacBook to reshape the Apple ecosystem... iPad’s identity put to the test

Analysts say Apple’s future foldable iPhone and touch-screen MacBook could gradually erode the iPad’s appeal as a portable large-screen, touch-first device.

The foldable iPhone is expected to work like a standard phone when closed and resemble an iPad mini when opened.

A touch-enabled MacBook could further blur the line between Mac and tablet, narrowing the iPad’s role in Apple’s lineup.

The report argues the iPad will need a sharper, more differentiated identity to stay relevant as Apple’s product boundaries evolve.