Intel's next-generation Panther Lake laptop processors may be delayed until Q1 2026 due to challenges with Intel's 18A process node.Panther Lake could be branded under the Core Ultra 300 series and is expected to bring improvements in performance and power efficiency.Intel is launching an Early Enablement Program to provide select partners early access to Panther Lake's architecture.The delay may impact Intel's market positioning as competition in the laptop processor space intensifies.