Intel has announced new variants of their 8th-gen processors, the U and Y series, designed for thin, light, and 2-in-1 laptops. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U-Series (Whiskey Lake) (i7-8565U, i5-8265U, i3-8145U) features an integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi with Intel Wireless AC paired with Intel LTE modem options, multiple voice support for Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana, and support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos. The 8th-Gen Intel Core Y-Series (Amber Lake) (i7-8500, i5-8200Y, m3-8100Y), on the other hand, comes with an Intel Wireless-AC, Modern Standby support, and eSIM support with Intel Gigabit LTE modems. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U and Y series will be available from PC manufacturers this coming Fall 2018. On Mac, Apple added a keyboard shortcut to activate Visual Intelligence. On iPad, Visual Intelligence is integrated directly into the screenshot experience. Apple Intelligence is not just about Siri and Safari. Messages now uses Apple Intelligence to read your conversation and offer one-tap suggestions. Read more in our articles including "Intel announces new 8th-Gen U, Y series of processors" and "Apple Puts a Siri Camera Mode on iPhone, Visual Intelligence Across All Platforms".
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Jun 28, 2026Intel has announced new variants of their 8th-gen processors, the U and Y series, designed for thin, light, and 2-in-1 laptops. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U-Series (Whiskey Lake) (i7-8565U, i5-8265U, i3-8145U) features an integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi with Intel Wireless AC paired with Intel LTE modem options, multiple voice support for Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana, and support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos.
The 8th-Gen Intel Core Y-Series (Amber Lake) (i7-8500, i5-8200Y, m3-8100Y), on the other hand, comes with an Intel Wireless-AC, Modern Standby support, and eSIM support with Intel Gigabit LTE modems. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U and Y series will be available from PC manufacturers this coming Fall 2018. On Mac, Apple added a keyboard shortcut to activate Visual Intelligence.
Our coverage of 8th Gen Intel U-series includes: "Intel announces new 8th-Gen U, Y series of processors"; "Apple Puts a Siri Camera Mode on iPhone, Visual Intelligence Across All Platforms"; "Apple Intelligence Comes to Messages, Mail, Calendar, Phone App". Each article provides unique insights and information.