Overview
- Multiple outlets cite the Weibo leaker Golden Pig Upgrade in reporting an unexpected schedule shift to the second quarter of 2026, a window that could run up to Computex in late May.
- Intel has said dedicated Panther Lake silicon for handhelds will arrive this year, but it has not announced a firm launch date or confirmed handheld-specific specifications.
- Rumors point to two iGPU tiers with 10 or 12 Xe3 cores and conflicting CPU core counts, with some reports mentioning 14 cores and others suggesting configurations up to 16 cores.
- Tom’s Hardware reports the handheld line may debut as a Core G3 series with Arc B360 (10 Xe3) and Arc B380 (12 Xe3) graphics, details that remain unannounced by Intel.
- Analysts warn the reported slip could extend AMD Ryzen Z-series momentum in gaming handhelds and push OEM devices from brands shown at CES, such as MSI and Acer, into later 2026 windows.