German technology outlet heise online reported on Wednesday that it has found indications of two upcoming Raspberry Pi boards: a Zero 3 W and a 4 A. According to the report, both models would draw on technology from the Raspberry Pi 4.
The report is based on clues rather than a formal announcement, and heise online did not present a full product disclosure in the material available. No pricing, specifications, or release dates were given.
The naming follows Raspberry Pi's existing conventions. The Zero line covers the foundation's smallest boards, while the "A" suffix has traditionally marked the cheaper, reduced-memory variant of a main model. Linking the two rumored boards to Raspberry Pi 4 hardware would suggest the company is carrying that generation's components into its compact and entry-level tiers, though heise online's report does not detail which parts would be reused.
Raspberry Pi has not confirmed the Zero 3 W or the 4 A, and the report should be treated as unconfirmed until the company makes an official statement. heise online's piece is a signal of possible movement in the product line, not a launch announcement.
What to watch next: whether Raspberry Pi publishes an official product page or announcement for either board, and whether the reported Raspberry Pi 4 underpinnings appear in the published specifications.
