Intel has just released the latest generation of requirements for its Intel Evo standard to go along with their latest 13th Gen Core mobile processor launch salvo.
Intel Evo is a certification that ensures laptops meet certain standards for battery life, responsiveness, and features such as fast charging and quick wake from sleep. While there are minimum criteria that must be met for Intel Evo certification, OEMs have some flexibility in terms of additional features, such as the inclusion of 5G.
It's important to note that when shopping for Intel Evo laptop, the specific generation of Intel Evo may not be clearly labelled, so the minimum specs may vary among devices with the Intel Evo badge. This is the fourth generation of Intel Evo, which was first introduced in late 2020 and has been updated with each new generation of Intel CPUs. For reference, here's what the third-generation Evo standard brought to the table in 2022.
In the latest iteration, one of the key additions to the Intel Evo standard is support for Intel Unison, a software that allows users to connect their PC to their smartphone, similar to Microsoft's Phone Link.
The difference is that Intel Unison works with both Android and iOS devices, which is significant because options for connecting an iPhone to a PC are limited. Intel Unison was initially available on select Acer and HP devices with Intel's 12th Gen Core processors, but it is now supported on a wider range of systems with 13th Gen Intel Core processors.
Intel plans to expand the availability of the software to more manufacturers throughout 2023. Intel Unison allows both iOS and Android users to sync photos, transfer files, and make phone calls, with SMS messaging support on both platforms. However, the specific features of Intel Unison may vary depending on the smartphone used.
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