Why This Matters
The article highlights that the Raspberry Pi 6 is likely still a few years away, with development focusing on increased performance rather than new features, amid ongoing supply chain constraints. This impacts the tech industry by setting expectations for future upgrades and emphasizing the importance of supply chain resilience. Consumers can anticipate a more powerful Pi in the coming years, but not immediately, influencing their upgrade plans.
Key Takeaways
- Raspberry Pi 6 expected around 2028 with focus on CPU and IO improvements
- No major new features like built-in M.2 or AI-specific chips planned for Pi 6
- Supply chain issues are affecting Pi Zero 2W availability, but improvements are underway
News about Raspberry Pi 6 and Microcontroller Development
On Thursday, three of the lead Raspberry Pi engineers hosted an AMA on the r/engineering subreddit.
Raspberry Pi 6
One of the most interesting tidbits was on the Pi 6.
Looking back at previous launches:
2012: Raspberry Pi
2015: Raspberry Pi 2 (+3 years)
2016: Raspberry Pi 3 (+1 year)
2019: Raspberry Pi 4 (+3 years)
2023: Raspberry Pi 5 (+4 years)
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