Covid buy refreshes & tariff fears drove iPad sales renaissance

Millions of users replaced their aging early pandemic iPad in early 2025, fueling a sales rebound amplified by tariff fears and fresh hardware upgrades.iPad AirThe tablet market saw renewed energy in the first quarter as consumers upgraded devices bought during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns. With many of those iPads reaching the end of their typical lifecycle, Apple's growth came from a wave of replacements.A temporary surge in imports, triggered by uncertainty over new U.S. tariffs, added to the momentum. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums