I'm not sure if there's a problem at all. Learning how to do anything is much easier today than ever. Just type "how to do X" in google, and you will probably see a nice YouTube video, or a tutorial. If you get stuck, there are online forums with people willing to help for free, 24/7.
Has the number of people who want to learn decreased? If so, was it because of iPhones/iPads?
Has the number of people who want to learn decreased? If so, was it because of iPhones/iPads?