apple 's first generation iPad launched on 3 march 2010 . In its 20 years on the market , 225 million devices have been sold . But larger devices and smart ##phones may reach its end . Sales for the iPad dropped 18 per cent in the final quarter of 2010 .
Apple 's first generation iPad launched on 3 April 2010 . In its five years on the market , 225 million devices have been sold . But larger smartphones and smart watches may herald its end . Sales for the iPad dropped 18 per cent in the final quarter of 2014 .