Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable device — mass production may be delayed

Author

Technology Insights Daily
August 11, 2025

In partnership with

Want to get the most out of ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a superpower if you know how to use it correctly.

Discover how HubSpot's guide to AI can elevate both your productivity and creativity to get more things done.

Learn to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation with the power of AI.

Blink, and you’ve already missed the next big thing. AI, automation, quantum computing—while you’re scrolling past headlines, others are leveraging new tech to get ahead. Instead of scrambling to catch up, why not have the latest breakthroughs delivered straight to you? These handpicked tech newsletters keep you ahead of the curve, so you never miss an innovation that could change everything. Stop playing catch-up—start leading the trend. Get Daily Tech Updates – Join Free 🚀

Apple’s larger foldable—rumored to be an 18.8-inch iPad/MacBook-style hybrid—looks likely to slip past its previous 2H 2026 mass-production window. Fresh reports from Aug 4–5, 2025 indicate validation of the panel, hinge, and other components is taking longer than planned, pushing the ramp to early 2027 at the soonest. Meanwhile, analysts say Apple’s first foldable to actually reach market is still the iPhone-class model, tracking for a late-2026 debut, leaving the big hybrid to follow later. The larger device is framed as a dual-purpose machine meant to span tablet and laptop workflows, which helps explain Apple’s caution on durability, crease visibility, and thickness targets before green-lighting mass production. Bottom line: don’t expect Apple’s 18.8-inch foldable next year—watch 2026 for the iPhone “Fold,” with the larger hybrid more likely in 2027 (or beyond). 🚀 Get Daily Tech Updates – Join Free 

Google is leaning into playful rivalry by poking fun at the delayed rollout of Apple Intelligence–powered Siri, using the moment to spotlight Pixel 10. The campaign frames Pixel as the phone that already delivers fast, context-aware help: on-device AI summaries, instant call screening, smarter photo edits, and voice actions that work even offline. In clips and social posts, Google contrasts “coming soon” promises with demos that feel ready today, nudging switchers who value practical features over roadmaps. The message doubles as a stress test of Google’s own voice stack: Assistant infused with Gemini for quicker, more natural responses and hands-free control across Maps, Messages, and Camera. Whether playful shade or hard sell, the tactic positions Pixel 10 as the dependable choice for AI-first experiences right now—while inviting customers to compare speed, accuracy, and privacy claims when both assistants go head-to-head.✅ Read the full AI breakdown here

GitHub’s CEO’s blunt message—embrace AI or exit—reflects a growing belief that coding assistants are quickly becoming table stakes. Tools like Copilot already autocomplete boilerplate, suggest tests, and surface API patterns, freeing devs to focus on architecture, security, and product thinking. The point isn’t to replace engineers; it’s to augment them and raise the bar for what “baseline productivity” means. Critics worry that overreliance can spread subtle bugs, leak secrets, or launder licensing conflicts. That’s why the modern developer’s skill set expands: prompt engineering, review discipline, threat modeling, data hygiene, and tool governance. Teams that codify policies—when to accept suggestions, how to verify provenance, where to store prompts—will capture the gains safely. For individuals, the takeaway is pragmatic: learn to pair-program with AI, measure impact, and keep sharpening fundamentals that AI can’t replicate—domain expertise, communication, and taste. That’s the new baseline. 📥 Join 10,000+ tech pros getting tomorrow’s trends today

German reports point to Tuesday, September 9, 2025, for Apple’s iPhone 17 keynote. Multiple outlets say the date comes from internal schedules at German carriers surfaced by iphone-ticker.de, with several adding that pre-orders would begin Friday, September 12, and first deliveries on Friday, September 19. Apple hasn’t confirmed it, but the timeline fits Apple’s typical Tuesday 10 a.m. PT event, followed by a Friday pre-order and a week-later launch. Expect the full iPhone 17 lineup (base, Pro, Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin “Air”), plus Apple Watch updates—and possibly new AirPods. Official invites usually land about a week in advance, so watch for confirmation in late August. Plans can shift, but the Sept 9 window now has multiple independent signals behind it. 🔁 Know someone who’d love this? Forward it in 1 tap

Taiwanese prosecutors detained several current and former TSMC employees on Aug. 5–6 over alleged attempts to leak trade secrets from the company’s 2-nm process, after TSMC’s internal monitoring flagged suspicious activity and the firm fired those involved. Authorities say the suspects may have shared hundreds of process-integration images; one thread involves a former staffer at equipment maker Tokyo Electron, though any competitor’s direct involvement is still being probed. If convicted under Taiwan’s National Security Act, penalties could reach 12 years’ imprisonment. Because Apple is expected to adopt TSMC’s 2-nm node for the A20 chip in 2026’s iPhone 18 lineup, some outlets warn the breach could pose limited timeline or competitive-intelligence risks, though TSMC says development continues and it’s tightening controls. 🔁  Read the full breakdown here

Don’t just scroll past breakthroughs in AI, automation, and quantum computing — get the most important updates delivered directly to you.

With our handpicked tech insights, you’ll spot new opportunities before others even notice them, helping you lead trends instead of chasing them.

That’s a wrap for today! Stay informed and ahead—catch us tomorrow for more insights. Forward 🔗 www.technologyinsightsdaily.com to a colleague who loves emerging tech.