Steve Jobs’ famous ‘third device’ may not have much time left<div class="feat-image">

</div><p>When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPad, he called it “a third category of device.” One that would do certain things better than a laptop or smartphone. But what happens when foldable iPhones can operate as both smartphone and iPad equivalents? Does that “third device” disappear?</p>
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Steve Jobs’ famous ‘third device’ may not have much time left