# Pinecube Published articles for Pinecube. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## December update: a year in review DevFeed: [December update: a year in review]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [Hardware](), [ransomware](), [incident](), [RISC-V]() Tags: [blog-post](), [hardware](), [incident](), [keyboard](), [malware](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [risc-v](), [update](), [year-in-review]() ### AI overview PINE64's December 2021 community update reviews the year's hardware progress and manufacturing difficulties, including the introduction of the PinePhone Pro, Quartz64 devices, PineNote, and PineDio projects. It also reports on PinePhone malware, previews 2022 plans, and describes software progress for the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. ### Source excerpt Seasonal greetings from the PINE64 community team! In the last community update of 2021 we'll take a look at progress made this year and discuss potential avenues to explore in 2022. As far as news is concerned, we are happy to let you know that the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition and PinePhone Pro keyboard production is steaming ahead with units available soon. 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 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, CounterPillow and Marek (Gamiee) 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 Merry Christmas everyone! PineTalk recorder live on December 15 - listen and join us after the show Serious incident with malware made for the PinePhone; a run-down of what happened and steps taken A look back at 2021 Component shortages, logistics hurdles and brown-outs; a difficult year to manufacture and introduce new hardware to the market Introduction of Quartz64-line of devices, including the PineNote Crucial year for laying foundations for PineDio LoRa devices and peripherals The introduction of the PinePhone Pro High LCD prices stalled Pinebook Pro and PineTab production for much of the year A sneak peak at 2022 The RK3588 will be announced at Rockchip's event tomorrow and it's looking great We're pushing to bring PineDio to the Market ASAP; this is our main goal for early 2022 A small, but super cool, myster ## September update: Hurdles and Successes DevFeed: [September update: Hurdles and Successes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Development](), [Pine64](), [Pinenote](), [Pinephone](), [hosting](), [maintenance](), [Hardware]() Tags: [community-update](), [dev](), [development](), [devzone](), [hosting](), [keyboard](), [maintenance](), [pine64](), [pinecube](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [release](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's September community update covers PinePhone keyboard production hurdles, back cases awaiting approval, initial PineNote impressions and development progress, and the InfiniTime 1.4 release. It also announces upcoming DevZone bounties and reports on hosting maintenance and related community projects. ### Source excerpt In this community update we'll discuss PinePhone keyboard progress (and hurdles), add-on back cases awaiting developers approval, initial PineNote impressions and early development progress, as well as news of InfiniTime 1.4 release and a guest post about PineCubes as a part of a security system. We also have an announcement for our community developers: we will be introducing bounties to the DevZone. We've got some exciting things in the works that I am aching to share with you, so if you haven't done so yet, now is the time to subscribe to this blog. 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), Caleb, Martijn, Danct12, Chris (newton688), 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 the community update TL;DR Housekeeping DevZone internal testing concluded and roll-out already started DevZone to introduce bounties in near future Hosting cluster maintenance is underway; Gamiee is writing a public log about the process PineTalk podcast is coming back this month! Permissible usage of the PINE64 logo and brand name; PINE64 merch in the works (by third party) PinePhone Two years since PinePhone dev units went on sale Keyboard production hurdles - a detailed account of why we don't have an availability date yet Summary of the keyboard's production firmware features and capabilities Back cases awaiting developers to green-light Waydroid is shaping up nice ## 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 ## November Update: KDE PinePhone CE And A Peek Into The Future DevFeed: [November Update: KDE PinePhone CE And A Peek Into The Future]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Mobile](), [Hardware](), [Kernel]() Tags: [community-update](), [hardware](), [kde](), [manjaro](), [mobile](), [pinebook](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [postmarketos](), [rk3566]() ### AI overview A November PINE64 community update announces the KDE Plasma Mobile PinePhone Community Edition, discusses Pinebook Pro docking hardware and future hardware, and reports community, software, and product updates. ### Source excerpt Welcome to this month's community update! We've got exciting news to share, but before I proceed in doing so I'd like to thank Gamiee, JF, and PizzaLovingNerd for contributing to this blog entry and Clover for the final edits and proof-reading. As the PINE64 device-family grows larger and becomes more diverse, I find myself more reliant than ever on other people's insight and expertise when writing up these updates. To this end, I'd very much like to thank the aforementioned community members and, at the same time, invite others to take part in shaping future updates. If you've got something you would like to contribute to an upcoming community update, then please reach out to me in the chats. In this update we're happy to announce the next Community Edition of the PinePhone, which will ship with KDE Plasma Mobile. We will also take a look at the Pinebook Pro dock and talk a bit about future hardware. For those of you who are averse to reading long blog entries or simply prefer receiving news in an audio-video format, then you'll be glad to know that we now have a complimentary video edition of the monthly community update. It can also be watched on LBRY if Youtube isn't your thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4su-YdjTYtY&feature=youtu.be Video synopsis of the November Community Update TL;DR for this month's update: We've donated to postmarketOS; thank you to those who supported the pmOS CE! Sub-forums and Wiki entries for PineCube and SOEdge are now up Problems with chat protocol bridge to be addressed soon(TM) Notice re. Small number of Manjaro PinePhones with postmarketOS -sorry! Nutcracker Challenge - working towards a blob-free WiFi and BT. Get your PineCone EVB now Let's talk about the future; sneak peak at RK3566 SBCs in early 2021 Thrilled to announce PinePhone KDE Community Edition! PinePhone KDE CE pre-orders start December 1st. 2GB RAM/ 16GB eMMC and 3GB RAM/ 32GB eMMC + USB-C dock (Convergence Package) will be available. PinePhone 3GB RAM/ 32GB eMMC ## 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