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Summaries are not the original full articles. ## PINE64 April 2025 Community Update: PineTab-V availability and device updates DevFeed: [PINE64 April 2025 Community Update: PineTab-V availability and device updates]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-04-13T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinetab2](), [Debian](), [FOSDEM](), [GPU](), [Hardware](), [Pinenote](), [Android]() Tags: [android](), [cameras](), [debian](), [deepseek](), [firefox](), [firmware](), [fosdem](), [gpu](), [hardware](), [llm](), [npu](), [pinecil](), [pinenote](), [pinetab-v](), [pinetab2](), [pinetime](), [soc](), [update](), [wifi]() ### AI overview PINE64's April 2025 community update covers improvements to the PineTab2, PineTime, and PineNote; the PineTab-V's return to the store with a Debian and GNOME factory image; and the upcoming StarPro64 SBC, which includes an Eswin EIC7700 SoC, 32GB of LPDDR5 memory, and a 20 TOPS NPU. ### Source excerpt Hello and happy April! The past few months have been relatively quiet on the surface, but there is a lot going on behind the scenes. During the past three months we have seen some improvements for the PineTab2, PineTime and PineNote, along with the announcement that the PineTab-V is back in store and the new micro soldering tip set for the Pinecil. Charlie the Pinecorn also makes his yearly appearance in the update banner, artwork made by Caffeine. We have been very happy with the feedback after the launch of the PineNote Community Edition. Users coming from the developer edition with Android have been able to successfully move to the new Debian firmware without any major issues (thanks Maximilian, Diederik and hrdl!). We'd also like to apologize as we had most of this written up around late February early March and things got busy. Thanks for waiting patiently! We're making sure to focus on getting the word out than increasing the word count from now on. Table of contents FOSDEM 2025 PineTab-V StarPro64 PineTab2 PineNote Kernel improvements Demos PineTime Pinecil Community content PineNote Want to contribute to the next community update? FOSDEM 2025 Author: Caffeine Thank you to everyone who came past the pop-up meet-up at FOSDEM, it was fantastic to see everyone and be able to say hello. As mentioned in the previous update we weren't allocated a table this year, but we managed to meet with community members at Bar Campouce. We hope to get a table for next years event. PineTab-V Author: Caffeine We are happy to announce that the PineTab-V is back in the store! Last year we reported that the PineTab-V would be going on sale in October, unfortunately this did not happen due to there being no default OS to send to the factory. Thanks to our friends over at StarFive, they have kindly built a working image to send to the factory (thank you!). The image is based on Debian with a Gnome desktop. Much of the hardware is working including the cameras, WiFi and GPU accelerati ## Pine64 September 2024 Community Update Covers RISC-V Hardware and Device Development DevFeed: [Pine64 September 2024 Community Update Covers RISC-V Hardware and Device Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-10-02T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [RISC-V](), [Hardware](), [Single Board Computer](), [Open Source](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro]() Tags: [community-update](), [hardware](), [ironos](), [open-source](), [pinecil](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [risc-v](), [single-board-computer]() ### AI overview Pine64's September 2024 community update reviews new hardware and device development, with particular attention to the RISC-V platform and the StarPro64. It also lists operating-system progress, product updates, community projects, and infrastructure news. ### Source excerpt Hello and welcome back to another Pine64 community update! The community has been hard at work behind the scenes with development of new hardware along with bringing back some previously manufactured products. Of course, we will also go over the current state of our devices as well. And just before you ask, yes it is October. Most of the work for this update was done last month. We'd also like to thank you for your patience, it's been difficult with a most of us having limited time to work on these updates. We will continue to write and release these updates as fast as we can and continue to become more consistent again like we used to be. Thanks! Table of contents Updates New products announcements StarPro64 Oz64 Quartz64-Zero PineNote Operating System Progress Mobian PostmarketOS Call For Contributors! PineTab-V PinePhone Pro PinePhone Pinecil / IronOS Stability Timer weirdness New Screen Driving / GUI Handling New from Ralim Quartz64/RK3568 PineTime PineStore announcement: small hardware change InfiniLink Blog posts about the PineTime Rework of ITD Flatpak package for Amazfish PineTime integration in MyGnuHealth The super-power of open source InfiniEmu InfiniTime Status PineDio Community Updates Infrastructure and Moderation Lomiri on PostmarketOS GTK3 inspired watchface Want to contribute to the next community update? Updates New products announcements StarPro64 Author: Lukasz The PINE64 project and PineStore have been committed to bringing more devices based on the RISC-V architecture since three years ago. Since 2021, several devices including the Pinecil -- PINE64's most popular hardware -- have adopted this architecture. While the Ox64 may have been the first Linux-capable single-board computer (SBC) technically, the first full-fledged PINE64 RISC-V SBC was the Star64, which laid the foundation for the PINETAB-V tablet introduced last year alongside its ARM sibling, the PineTab2. Although significant development is still needed for the JH7110, interest in the ## March Update: Making waves DevFeed: [March Update: Making waves]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-03-17T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [smart speaker](), [Home Assistant](), [Hardware](), [Embedded Software Dev]() Tags: [cluster](), [firmware](), [fosdem](), [hardware](), [headphones](), [home-assistant](), [ironos](), [pinecil](), [pinetime](), [pinevox](), [smart-speaker](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64's March update describes two products in development: the PineVox, a BL606P-based smart speaker intended for Home Assistant voice interactions, and unnamed bone-conduction headphones using the BES2300 chipset. The PineVox is undergoing firmware development, while the headphones' enclosure and software are not yet final. ### Source excerpt Banner artwork: Caffeine New products in development Authors: Ralim, gamiee As probably one of the most anticipated sections of the blog, we can confirm that there are more new products in the pipeline. The first two were shown at the FOSDEM table in Feburary. PineVox - Virtual assistant The PineVox is a BL606P based home assistant smart speaker. Designed to help build a good community option for voice interactions with software such as Home Assistant. Currently a small number of developer seed units have been given out. Work is ongoing by Ralim & Gamiee to get a minimal firmware image ready to allow for demonstration and to prove all hardware fully functional etc. More information on the unit should be available soon on our new documentation page. Features of note include the hardware microphone kill switch, and the ability to debug the unit externally. The hardware microphone killswitch allows the software to mute the microphone but unmuting has to be performed using the button on the device. Muting the microphone disables the clock connection to the microphone, giving peace of mind that it really, really isnt listening to you. Giving users control of the smart devices in their home and allowing for you to control the security is important, and we are working on the PineVox to help enable that future. Another notable aspect worth mentioning is the speaker. Designed specifically for voice applications rather than music playback, it ensures clear and high-quality voice audio reception. Bone conduction headphones These are a set of bone conduction headphones using the same BES2300 chipset as found in the PineBuds Pro. The plan is to expand OpenPineBuds project with support for these before they enter manufacturing. Currently there is amazing work going on to sort out licencing of the BES2300 codebase; so work to support these is being done carefully to minimise impact on the code base. The enclosure design is not final yet, nor is the software complete. However in th ## December Update: Merry Christmas and Happy New PineTab DevFeed: [December Update: Merry Christmas and Happy New PineTab]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-12-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Hardware](), [RISC-V]() Tags: [announcement](), [community](), [community-update](), [fosdem](), [hardware](), [incident](), [pine64](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetab](), [quartz64](), [quartzpro64](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's December community update announces the PineTab2, reviews the company's 2022 hardware launches, and previews 2023 plans. It also covers a delayed Star64 launch, progress on Quartz-series devices, Pinecil V2 updates, community moderation, and upcoming events and store activity. ### Source excerpt Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a Happy New Year to you all. This month's update has a different formula from the usual - aside from the announcement of the PineTab2, most of this month's content is dedicated to looking back at this year and taking a sneak peak at what's to come in 2023. I think that if you read between the lines, even poorly, you'll get a good idea of what we'll be up to next year. We have a lot of ground to cover in this update so let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover), Gamiee, Danct12, Pillow, Thanos, Immy and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of the December community update TL;DR Housekeeping Thank you for 2022 everyone! November community Q&A is now on Youtube and Odysee if you missed it We've got a FOSDEM 2023 stall - we're on the floor both days, come and see us Work on the new website is coming along PINE64 EU store restock before Christmas We've had an incident in #off-topic channel - we're on it and working towards better moderation of all chats Newsflash Star64 launch delayed due to review; striving to make it available before CNY Ox64 among the fastest selling PINE64 hardware Pillow has done much work on the Quartz64, SOQuartz and QuartzPro64 in the past month; much work has gone into mainlining and critical bug fixes - significant progress Much Pinecil V2 news and showcases: new Pinecil V2's ship with f ## July Update: A Pinecil Evolved DevFeed: [July Update: A Pinecil Evolved]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [RISC-V](), [SOC](), [cpu](), [GPU](), [Ethernet](), [pcie](), [USB](), [Development]() Tags: [gigabit-ethernet](), [ota](), [pcie](), [pinebuds](), [pinecil](), [pinesounds](), [pinetime](), [quartz64](), [quartzpro64](), [risc-v](), [star64](), [telemetry](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's July community update introduces Pinecil V2 and reviews Star64, a RISC-V single-board computer using the StarFive JH7110 CPU and BXE-2-32 GPU. It also reports progress on Quartz64, PineBuds, PineTime, and InfiniTime. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the July community update - I hope you're staying cool in the heatwave. This month we're introducing the Pinecil V2 - an evolution of the original Pinecil - and taking a closer look at the Star64 RISC-V SBC. We also discuss Quartz64's development progress, the PineBuds and receive an update on PineTime and InfiniTime from JF. Let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover) Ben Brown (Ralim), pillow, JF and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn4S1mdt7QQ July Update video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping New PineTalk episode is out Quarterly Q&A on August 13, at 8:00PM CEST (UTC+2) Alternative payment methods available in Pine Store again The Pinebook Pro is available PINE64 EU has launched Pinecil (V2) New RISC-V SoC Adds BLE - opening potential for OTA updates & remote telemetry Automatic detection of tip resistance Compatible with existing peripherals and accessories, including cases Range of new, shorter 6.2ohm tips for higher power level IronOS already ported Counterfeit protection; future option for users to verify if their Pinecil V2 is legit Available very soon Star64 Congratulations to Gav for being the first to solve the riddle! Star64 is in final layout stages and we want to bring it to the market soon Uses StarFive JH7110 64bit CPU paired with BXE-2-32 GPU Available in 4 and 8GB RAM configuration Equipped with 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (a variant with 1x GbE will be available later on for $5 less), PCIe, USB 3.0 as well as 2x U ## February update: chat with the machine DevFeed: [February update: chat with the machine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-02-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Software]() Tags: [community-update](), [malware](), [modem](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's February community update covers returning product shipments, PinePhone and PinePhone Pro developments, a new keyboard-case driver, community modem firmware updates through fwupd, PineNote progress, Plasma Mobile changes, counterfeit Pinecils, and a warning about malware and unknown software sources. ### Source excerpt As the Chinese New Year comes to an end and people return to work, production and shipping return to normal. More units of the PinePhone Explorer Edition, the PinePhone (Pro) keyboard case, the PinePhone Beta Edition and all the other popular products will be dispatching in the coming days. In the meantime, we bring you exciting news concerning PineNote development progress, LVFS and fwupd for the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro's and instructions on how you can modify your Pinecil to increase its performance further (at your own risk, of course). Let's get to it! You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), PizzaLovingNerd, biktorgj, Dylan Van Assche, William Starkey (ThanosTheTankEngine), Caleb and Samuel Holland (smaeul) for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping CNY comes to an end; give shipping and support a few days to get back to their routine First community Q&A was great fun; we'll do better next time and include more chat protocols and potentially stream the event on multiple platforms Malware shared again - do not install software from unknown sources onto your device Beware of flood of counterfeit Pinecils PINE64 online store - PINE64 EU - opening in April/ May PinePhone (Pro) Many orders of PinePhone Pro & keyboard case over CNY - shipping will resume shortly New keyboard case driver allows to check battery levels and ## June update: new hardware and more on the way DevFeed: [June update: new hardware and more on the way]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-06-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Hardware](), [Mobile](), [Linux]() Tags: [embedded](), [hardware](), [lora](), [news](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [quartz64](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's June 2021 community update announces that the Quartz64 Model A is available for purchase, with 4GB and 8GB configurations. It also covers Quartz64 development, the SOQuartz compute module, PinePhone keyboard prototypes and software updates, and a delay to the wireless charging back case caused by chip shortages. ### Source excerpt I'd like to start by giving you all a quick heads-up: next month I am away on vacation (first one since early 2020), which means that next month's update will either be very short or split into multiple posts. If I write up a longer post then I may not publish it on the 15th but at some other point in time. I haven't yet made up my mind how I'll do this, so just keep an eye out. With that out of the way let us get into this month's news - the biggest one of which is that Quartz64 model-A is now available for purchase! You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and Peertube. Stay up-to-date with PINE64 news and make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Ondrej (Megi), Chris (kop316), Brian (33YN2) and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & June community update video summary by PizzaLovingNerd TL;DR for this month's communty update: Housekeeping: improvements to product pages and getting started. A new shipping, stock and availability tracker added to website Housekeeping: a quick notice regarding code of conduct, moderation and just being a decent person to others Quartz64: the model-A is now available in the Pine Store! (4GB model - $59.99 // 8GB model - $79.99) Quartz64: development is proceeding quickly, but for now this is a board for developers and enthusiasts capable of contributing Quartz64: model-B, with smaller footprint, available at a later date Quartz64: introducing the SOQuartz compute module, featuring industry-standard 100 pin connectors PinePhone Hardw ## April Update: New Developments DevFeed: [April Update: New Developments]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-04-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Linux](), [Mobile](), [Hardware](), [Software]() Tags: [community](), [community-update](), [hardware](), [linux](), [lora](), [news](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [software](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's April community update reports shipping timelines, Quartz64 hardware and Linux progress, PinePhone hardware and software developments, and PineTime firmware work toward a 1.0 release. ### Source excerpt Before we start, I'd like to acknowledge that this community update was written collaboratively, with contributions from 7 developers. I hope that moving forward we maintain this dynamic and more developers, as well as community members, partake in the write-up process. If you'd like to participate in the next update then please make sure to reach out. Now, let's get to this month's news. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and Peertube. Stay up-to-date with PINE64 news and make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Bhushan, Dalton, Peter (pgwipeout), Biktor, Konrad, Brian (33YN2) and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping - PinePhone BE & Pinebook Pro orders prior to April 12th ship out this month & orders made after the 12th mid-May; follow the shipping update thread Housekeeping - we're giving 100+ OG Pinebooks to a good cause; thank you for all the suggestions! Housekeeping - we're Linux App Summit sponsors (again) this year. Quartz64 - a close look at Quartz64 model-B; feature run-down and more Quartz64 - model-A delayed by a month+, as GbE PHY chip cannot be sourced and will therefore be replaced Quartz64 - incredible software progress; board boots both BSP and Mainline Linux now! PinePhone Hardware - keyboard back April 16th, I'll cover it separately later this month PinePhone Hardware - wireless charging + fingerprint reader back case in production - prototype shown PinePhone Hardware - LoRa back ## January Update: Happy New Gear! DevFeed: [January Update: Happy New Gear!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-01-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Linux](), [OpenGL](), [USB](), [GPU](), [IRC](), [Website](), [Wiki]() Tags: [community-edition](), [community-update](), [gpu](), [irc](), [linux](), [opengl](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [update](), [usb](), [website](), [wiki]() ### AI overview PINE64's January community update covers the final PinePhone community edition, Quartz64 single-board computers, PineTab and Pinebook Pro production, software builds, graphics support, community infrastructure, and PineTime firmware developments. ### Source excerpt Happy New Year everyone! Let us all hope that the difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 virus are now waning and that more aspects of our lives will return to normal soon. We start this year with announcing the last community edition of the PinePhone, an update on the Quartz64 single board computers, and with some good news regarding PineTab and Pinebook Pro production. You can watch a synopsis of this month's community update on Youtube (embedded below) but also on LBRY and Peertube. Stay up-to-date with PINE64 news and make sure to subscribe to this blog (bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to acknowledge JF, Marek (gamiee), Alex (clover), 33YN2 and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. Thank you. Let's get to it. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & January Community Update Video Synopsis by PizzaLovingNerd TL:DR New website it up! Chats have been reworked and IRC bridged back up; more work on chat infrastructure soon Thank you to those who've been making documentation for Wiki PinePhone KDE CE slightly delayed but shipping soon; issues shipping to the UK PineTalk podcast starts next month! Hosted by Ezra from Elatronion and Peter from LINMOBnet Pinebook Pro and PineTab LCD panel availability looking better; production to resume after CNY Pinebook Pro OpenMandriva and AOSC Linux builds are now available Pinebook Pro FreeBSD 13 build brinds a lot of functionality to the platform Pinebook Pro alt DP display mode available in Manjaro & coming to other distros. Enables DockingDeck and other USB-C dongles Pinebook Pro to get Panfrost GPU driver with OpenGL 3.0 Quartz64 is the name of our next SBC line Quartz64 model-A detailed spec and availability roadmap PineTime important work done on the bootloader and release of InfiniTime 0.10.0 PineTime InfiniTime fork brings colourful icons, multi ## December Update: The Longest One Yet DevFeed: [December Update: The Longest One Yet]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Users](), [Mastodon]() Tags: [battery](), [community](), [community-update](), [infinitime](), [kde](), [manjaro](), [notifications](), [pine64](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [pinetime](), [postmarketos](), [ubports]() ### AI overview PINE64's December 2020 community update thanks contributors, partner projects, and logistics teams while reviewing the year's progress. It previews RK3566 boards for developers, community infrastructure work, retail stores, and updates to PineTime's InfiniTime software. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the last community update of the year. I want to start this month's update by thanking everyone who helped us make this challenging year a fruitful and successful one. A special thanks goes to the core community team - our mods and admins - who keep the cogs spinning on a daily basis. Marek (gamiee) and Matthew (fire219) have done an incredible job this year reworking our community-facing infrastructure; this is something which was long overdue and is now appreciated by tens of thousands of end-users. I also want to thank our partner projects - UBports, postmarketOS, Manjaro and KDE Community in particular - for working with us tirelessly to make the PinePhone, PineTab and Pinebook Pro a success. We literally couldn't have done it without you. Special thanks also goes out to the independent contributors whose work continuously assists partner projects in building OSes for our platforms. Finally, I want to say thank you to the Pine64 community at large. We deeply appreciate you all for being the end-users who make this project thrive. I would be remiss not to acknowledge and thank the members of Pine Store's logistics, sales and shipping teams who delivered tens of thousands of PinePhones and Pinebook Pros throughout 2020; this was no small feat I assure you. You can watch a synopsis of this month's community update on Youtube (embedded below) but also on LBRY and Peertube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (footer at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to acknowledge JF, Marek (gamiee), Alex (clover) and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. Thank you. From all of us at PINE64, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of the Community Update by PizzaLovingNerd TL;DR for thi ## Update: new hacktober gear DevFeed: [Update: new hacktober gear]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-10-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Hardware](), [Linux](), [Software](), [Development](), [Pinephone]() Tags: [community-update](), [hardware](), [linux](), [pine64](), [pinecil](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [soedge](), [software](), [software-development](), [update]() ### AI overview A PINE64 community update covering a new store, hardware projects, product availability, PinePhone accessories, PineTime firmware, and related community developments. ### Source excerpt Let me begin this month's community update by teasing the November update, in which I'll talk about the next generation of SoCs and our plans for the future. If you haven't done so yet, then now is the right time to subscribe to our blog and follow the news on the PINE64 Telegram news channel. I'll be mostly focusing on hardware in this month's update, I've been out of the software development loop for much of the month due to personal reasons. This, however, gives me an opportunity to talk to you at more length about the PineCube, Pinecil and SOEdge as well as some community-centric things. As always, massive thanks to JF for contributing the PineTime section of the update! Much has happened in the past month so let's get to it. TL;DR New store and its features; store move to .com domain I've been working towards setting up an EU store Community-created content for PINE64 Youtube and LBRY channels Pinebook Pro and PineTab LCD shortages continue; hopefully panels become available in December Manjaro PinePhone CE OS build is finished & sent to factory yesterday Manjaro's build closest to end-user ready yet; ships with Phosh Work on PinePhone back-covers adding functionality started First two back-covers will add: wireless Qi charging (already works) and NFC PinePhone keyboard design green-lit and started; clam-shell design with large battery SOEdge modules are ready! Chicken-and-the-egg problem, the SOEdge needs Linux devs PineCube is available for purchase; software development is coming along PineCube lens selection coming to the Pine Store Pinecil firmware is coming together very well Pinecil will ship with a B2 tip, but two packages with four tips each will be available ($24.99 each) We created a breakout board for the Pinecil ... it is now an SBC (sort of anyways) PineTime with InifiniTime FOSS firmware is now available and shipping! PineTime music control in Android with gadgetbridge and playing games on the watch PineCom - a small PDA-style device relying on alt ## August update: getting into a rhythm and not slowing down DevFeed: [August update: getting into a rhythm and not slowing down]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: PineTime Published: 2020-08-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [Software](), [USB]() Tags: [community](), [hardware](), [os](), [pine64](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinetab](), [pinetime](), [software](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's August 2020 update covers community rules, product production and availability, PineBook Pro support for elementary OS 6 Odin, PineTab delays and expansion boards, PinePhone hardware and software developments, and updates on Pinecil and PineCube. ### Source excerpt elementary OS 6 Odin on Pinebook Pro - image via Alan Pope I am currently traveling and have a limited amount of time to write, so I'd like to apologize in advance for not covering all topics and not answering outstanding answering questions that some of you are waiting to hear about. I also had less time to review chat backlogs, tweets, the forum and other information sources, and in result it is possible that I missed some information which ought to be covered. I'd also like to thank JF for covering the PineTime progress leading up to the early adopters edition of the PineTime, which will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. TL;DR for this month New and clear rules of community engagement are coming PINE64 logo and brand-name infringements Pinebook Pro production is on schedule; factory will deliver PBPs to us on 24 August Pinebook Pro is getting elementary OS 6 Odin support! A look at the Pinebook Pro USB-C docking station; waiting for software support PineTab delayed one week; volume button flex cable mistake A look at RTL-SDR and LoRa expansion expansion boards for the PineTab PineTab pre-orders reopen late this month Last chance to get the postmarketOS CE - sold out any day now. PinePhone: we're on a roll and we're not slowing down (until CNY) PinePhone community hardware mods and awesome projects We're exploring keyboard options for the PinePhone Notable PinePhone software developments Pinecil coming in September; a tipset will be available at launch PineCube positive response; available in September/ early October PineCube accessories - LCD panel and battery Housekeeping A recent series of events led me to rethink our formal rules of community engagement. As the community grows - and at a rapid pace at that - moderators and community members need to have clear guidelines to reference concerning the type of engagements we, as a community, are willing to accept. Before I write anything else, let me start by saying I am not a fan of heavy-handed moder ## July update: PinePhone Convergence Package and postmarketOS CE pre-orders DevFeed: [July update: PinePhone Convergence Package and postmarketOS CE pre-orders]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: PineTime Published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Hardware](), [RISC-V]() Tags: [pinebook-pro](), [pinecil](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [postmarketos](), [risc-v](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's July update announces the PinePhone Convergence Package and postmarketOS Community Edition pre-orders. It also reports on PinePhone software and standby time, Pinebook Pro plans, and the Pinecil RISC-V soldering iron and PineCube camera. ### Source excerpt I cannot remember the last time I had this much to report. With so many announcements and highlights, I ran out of time and didn't cover a handful of topics that happened this month. If I find the time, I'll make a complimentary post later this month to cover the outstanding topics. Before we get into it, I'd also like to thank JF for his contribution to the text. The big announcement of the month is that we're introducing the PinePhone Convergence Package and that postmarketOS Community Edition (CE) pre-orders open today. The Convergence Package features a PinePhone with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC flash storage as well as a USB-C dock tailored for the PinePhone. This month we're also unveiling the Pinecil RISC-V soldering iron and reintroducing the PineCube (formerly CUBE) FOSS IP camera into our product line. There's plenty of ground to cover, so let's get to it. TL;DR for this month We're trying out a new shipping arrangement to EU with postmarketOS CE; expect it to benefit end-users in Europe We are presently unable to ship any devices to Russia or India (doesn't apply to SBCs & peripherals) PinePhone postmarketOS CE pre-orders open today! Introducing PinePhone Convergence Package with postmarketOS CE featuring 3GB RAM/ 32GB eMMC and a USB-C dock for $199; available alongside regular PinePhone postmarketOS CE for $149 PinePhone spare battery charger and protective tempered glass are now in PINE Store The PinePhone can now achieve 100hrs standby time without modem; over 24hrs with modem enabled (!) PinePhone state of software, including postmarketOS, Manjaro, and Mobian Pinebook Pro - finally good news from *BSD community; FreeBSD is coming together Lomiri (formerly Unity8) running on Manjaro on Pinebook Pro No (OG) Pinebooks being produced right now; we'll wait for component prices to come down Next round of Pinebook Pro pre-orders at the end of July/ beginning of August Pinebook Pro dock is being evaluated by developers; it will be a little longer before we sh