# Pinephone Published articles for Pinephone. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Full PinePhone 3D File Released DevFeed: [Full PinePhone 3D File Released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [3D](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Linux]() Tags: [3d](), [3d-printed](), [linux](), [mobile](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro]() ### AI overview PineStore released a complete 3D model of the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro, including buttons and internal and external frames. The release may support self-repair and custom 3D-printed parts. The article also says a successor is not currently planned, though that decision could change. ### Source excerpt Table of contents Full PinePhone 3D Files Released PinePhone2? JFs 3D Printed Back Cover Do you have something to share? Contact Community PineStore Full PinePhone 3D Files Released This week PineStore has released the full 3D file for the PinePhone/PinePhone Pro. This is different than the file only containing the back cover, which does not include the buttons or the internal and external frame. This opens up the possibility of self repairing some PinePhone components using 3D printers along with creating custom parts. This may be considered as a final hurrah for this generation of the PinePhone from PineStore. Though this does not however mark the end of the devices themselves. They are still going, still supported by many mobile Linux projects and still one of the most open mobile Linux hardware platforms you can find. Let's keep them going for many years to come! The 3D file can be found on the PineStore server and the "PinePhone board information, schematics and certifications" section of the wiki. https://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone_and_Pro_case_asm.stp (direct link) https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone PinePhone2? This has been said previously in another blog post but many continue to inquire about a successor to the first PinePhone line. It is not off the cards, but the straight answer is not right now. The founder of PineStore has discussed how the PinePhone was always meant as a development platform to help bring the at the time stagnant mobile Linux space up. He thinks that they have done their job as the focus has moved on to porting Linux to Android phones that are much cheaper and have more performance. It would be a big financial risk, where PineStore would lose a lot of money developing the device and with the current market there, is no SOC that currently fits the solution. But coming back to the beginning, this does not mean "no". But when the time is right, this decision may change. JFs 3D Printed Back Cover Community member JF has ## Quick update: May 2026 DevFeed: [Quick update: May 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: LoRa Left-handed operational Radio authority; Obviously Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Home Assistant](), [lora](), [Matter](), [Pinephone](), [zigbee](), [Kernel](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [USB](), [Crystal](), [Dongle]() Tags: [2026](), [community](), [crystal](), [dongle](), [eol](), [home-assistant](), [kernel](), [lcd](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [pinevoice](), [protocol](), [table](), [update](), [usb](), [zigbee]() ### AI overview Pine64's May 2026 update covers the PineVoice Home Assistant speaker, PineTime and PineTime Pro hardware, PineDio USB LoRa development, and recent PineTab2, PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, and PineTab-V software updates. It also reports instability in the PineDio adapter caused by an overheating crystal oscillator. ### Source excerpt Table of contents Whats been going on recently? PineVoice PineTime/PineTime Pro LoRa? (Left-handed operational Radio authority, obviously) Important recent community updates: Do you have something to share? Contact Community PineStore Whats been going on recently? Hello everyone, we wanted to do a quick update on what's been happening recently. Life has been pretty busy but there's lots of nice things happening in the background that we'd like to share. PineVoice The PineVoice Home Assistant speaker (formally PineVox) is in its final stages. Production begins. Further on this, there will be limited bundle with this device which will include a PineVoice, Zigbee dongle, power supply and two matter modules. Pair it with a SBC of choice and run your Home Assistant instance locally! PineTime/PineTime Pro The current PineTime LCD is EOL and a new one is replacing it, though it is essentially the same display. These will be shipping in the next PineTime batch. New PineTime Pro samples have been received by developers. Shiny! LoRa? (Left-handed operational Radio authority, obviously) The PineDio USB LoRa Adapter is at the focus of a new effort to begin progress on potential new LoRa devices. MeshCore is the current protocol target for the USB LoRa Adapter along with help from the pyMC_core library project. The current problem with the device is that the crystal oscillator is heating up too much and can cause clock frequency drifting instability. In a nutshell that means your messages come out garbled. This may eventually be fixed with a TXCO (Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator) to maintain a stable clock frequency. Important recent community updates: DanctNIX PineTab2 updates (including factory image) Adam Piggz: PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, PineTab2 all updated to kernel 7.0, and improved USB config. Zypper ref and dup to update. machaddr@mastodon.sdf.org: with their new Gentoo PineTab-V image Do you have something to share? Do you have news to share with the communit ## 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 ## February update: things are taking shape DevFeed: [February update: things are taking shape]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pine64](), [Pinephone](), [Pinetab2](), [FOSDEM](), [Pinebook-Pro]() Tags: [community-update](), [fosdem](), [pine64](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetab2](), [quartz64](), [soquartz](), [star64](), [update]() ### AI overview This PINE64 community update covers PineTab2 pricing and SKU variants, the expected availability of Star64, recent PinePhone development, and other community, store, hardware, software, and firmware updates. ### Source excerpt Let me start by apologizing to everyone for skipping yet another monthly community update. This has largely been my fault as I was rather busy in January and following FOSDEM at the start of February I found myself occupied with things related to the EU store. I hope for things to go back to normal now; you can expect future community updates at the end of each month as per usual. Again, I apologise, mea culpa. I hope that this month's update and the news it brings will more than make up for the wait: the Nestflash section is absolutely packed this month, we're revealing PineTab2's pricing and SKU variants (both of which I'm sure you'll be pleased with), announcing that Star64 will be available in the next 6 weeks (or so) and report on all the work that has gone into PinePhone (Pros) development in the recent two months ... and much more 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), JF, Danct12, William Starkey, Alex Horner, River-Mochi, Biktorgj 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 FOSDEM was great - thank you to all who came and chatted with us at the stall Pine Store is getting back to normal following CNY Next quarterly community Q&A on 17 March at 20:00 CET - be there or be square PINE64 EU full restock on March 1st Newsflash New release for R-Cade for Rock64, RockPro64 and Pinebook Pro is excellen ## 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 ## PINE64 November Update Covers Hardware Availability and Community Projects DevFeed: [PINE64 November Update Covers Hardware Availability and Community Projects]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-11-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Development](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [lora](), [gateway]() Tags: [announcements](), [availability](), [community](), [community-update](), [hardware](), [ox64](), [pinebuds](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [software-development](), [star64](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's November community update announces expected availability for the PineBuds Pro, Ox64, and Star64, while warning that zero-COVID restrictions could change predicted dates. It also covers restocks, community projects, software development, and upcoming products. ### Source excerpt We've got three key hardware availability announcements this month: for the PineBuds Pro, the Ox64 and Star64, all of which ought to be available in the coming weeks. However, reading this update I'd like you to keep in mind that Chinese factories and logistics are currently experiencing significant restrictions due to the zero-COVID policy. This means that some of the predicted availability dates may change. That aside, we've got a great update for you this month, so tune in and 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, mothenjoyer69 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 & Synopsis in video format TL;DR Housekeeping Community Q&A November 25th 20:00 UTC; your chance to ask us questions live in the chat We're reworking the main PINE64 website to better reflect the community aspect of the project; we can't til you see it PINE64 EU restock of most hardware; Pinecil V2 available on Nov. 14, 19, 24, 29 an in December Newsflash Newsflash - new segment of the update focusing on shorter stories focusing on community projects, software development and smaller announcements Pinecil mod adds LED lights powered from the iron A DIY LiPo battery pack for the Pinecil (V2) An awesome PinePhone (Pro) keyboard case adds RGB backlight to the keyboard Roshambo retro-game console case with matching controllers and carts available in Pine Store soon PineDio Lo ## PINE64 October Update: Ox64 Announcement, Star64 Linux Boot, and PinePhone Pro Development DevFeed: [PINE64 October Update: Ox64 Announcement, Star64 Linux Boot, and PinePhone Pro Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Single Board Computer](), [Linux](), [RISC-V](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [GPU](), [USB](), [IO]() Tags: [announcements](), [gpu](), [linux](), [news](), [ox64](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [quartzpro64](), [single-board-computer](), [star64](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's October community update announces the Ox64, an $8 RISC-V Linux-capable single-board computer, and reports that Star64 now boots Linux. It also covers Star64 hardware issues, expected availability, and PinePhone Pro development, including camera support and standby improvements. ### Source excerpt I hope that the good news and all the announcements of this month will make up for the much delayed publication date - which is something I sincerely apologize for. This month we're announcing the Ox64 - a sub $10 Linux capable single board computer, we are bringing you news that both the Star64 and QuartzPro64 now boot Linux (and run it well too already!) and share all the latest PinePhone Pro development. 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, mothenjoyer69 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 & Community update video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping Apologies for the delayed release of the update; moving forward we're reverting to 15th of the month for updates PINE64 at KDE Akademy earlier this month - talks about Plasma Mobile and the PinePhone (Pro) We've applied for a stall at FOSDEM 2023; we hope to be accepted and to see you there in February 2023 Community Q&A next month at 8PM UTC, November 25th Star64 Star64 now boots Linux thanks to work by Icenowy Most of Star64's IO and core functionality already works including the GPU Things to be ironed out include USB 3.0 and onboard WiFi not working, and issues with Gigabit Ethernet dropping packages More developers getting their hands on with the Star64 now Expect to see wide OS support for Star64 once the Linux base is fledged out fully Star64 will be available in November Ox64 The Ox64 ## PINE64 August Update: Star64, PinePhone Pro, Pinecil V2, and PineTime DevFeed: [PINE64 August Update: Star64, PinePhone Pro, Pinecil V2, and PineTime]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-08-28T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Hardware](), [Software](), [Linux](), [Fedora]() Tags: [blog-post](), [community-update](), [hardware](), [pine64](), [pinebuds](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinepower](), [pinetime](), [releases](), [risc-v](), [software](), [soquartz](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's August community update covers the Star64 prototype and I/O layout, PinePhone Pro hardware and software changes, Pinecil V2 availability and authentication, PineTime companion apps, and other community and software updates. ### Source excerpt This month we take a close look at the Star64, check out PineBuds (Pro) progress and discuss the Pinecil V2. I also come bearing good news concerning the PinePhone Pro, which has seen a small but significant hardware redesign and some important software updates. 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), Gamiee, 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. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of the August community update TL;DR Housekeeping We're sponsoring Akadamy; meet us there! Community Q&A was held August 13, you can now watch it on YouTube A call for sticker design - looking forward to seeing what you come up with Blade hostboard for the SOQuartz is now in the PineStore The PinePower in the Pine Store and EU store is grounded - cause for confusion outdated photographs PinePhone (Pro) Spare parts for the PinePhone Pro are now in stock Small hardware redesign - the PinePhone Pro now takes nano SIM Megi's patches bring improvements to sound on the PinePhone Pro New releases from postmarketOS, DanctNIX, OpenSUSE and Manjaro; OpenSUSE shows off Qi Wireless charging Work-around instructions for Mobian installer issues Star64 Pictures of the first Star64 prototype Overview of the final Star64 IO layout, components (WiFi 6 & BT 5.2among them) and features Debian and Fedora already being ported to the SoC; we trust many other OSes will follow Pinecil First batch of Pinecil V2 sold ## A response to Martijn's blog DevFeed: [A response to Martijn's blog]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Linux](), [Development]() Tags: [article](), [community](), [opinions](), [pine64](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro]() ### AI overview PINE64 responds to Martijn Braam's criticisms of its treatment of mobile Linux developers and explains why SPI was initially considered for removal from the PinePhone Pro. The company says developer input led it to include SPI despite concerns about past limited use, support problems, and increased cost and sourcing difficulty. ### Source excerpt We rarely, if ever, make responses to blog posts or articles. In fact, there is only one instance that I can think of when we did so. So then, somewhat uncharacteristically, this is a response post to Martijn Braam's blog in which he explains why he left the PINE64 community. Let's get one thing out of the way first: Martijn has done a lot for mobile Linux and PINE64 - he is a valued contributor and a colleague with a good insight into how PINE64 and the Pine Store Ltd operate. I should add that his opinions are welcome just as they have always been. Finally, there is no denying that his leaving is a significant loss to the project and, on a private level, a sad state of affairs for us in the community. If it wasn't clear, we really like Martijn. But this isn't what this blog post is about. Instead, this is a response to the points and concerns Martijn raises. A short summary first: Martijn's blog entry alleges that following PinePhone community editions, and after settling on Manjaro with KDE's plasma mobile as the default OS, PINE64 and the Pine Store Ltd have sidelined developers from other mobile Linux projects. The argument is made that this has hurt development. The example given in the blog post supposes that the community team and Pine Store employees were firmly intent on removing SPI on the PinePhone Pro and coerced not to ship Tow-Boot. He concludes by saying that we no longer listen to the development community. But here is the thing, SPI has been included on the PinePhone Pro due to the input from developers and against our initial intent. The talks concerning SPI were tense, as Martijn mentions in the article, in part because we did approach them with a presumption that we'll inform developers of our plan to drop SPI. I may add that the decision was made among ourselves, without the input of any third parties or partners. The reasoning behind not including SPI on the PCB wasn't motivated by any single project or outside source - it was based on the fac ## PINE64 June Update Covers RISC-V SBC Development, PineNote Software, and Device Availability DevFeed: [PINE64 June Update Covers RISC-V SBC Development, PineNote Software, and Device Availability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-06-28T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [RISC-V](), [Single Board Computer](), [Software](), [Linux](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro]() Tags: [announcements](), [availability](), [linux](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [risc-v](), [single-board-computer](), [software](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's June community update covers development of an affordable RISC-V single-board computer, software improvements for PineNote, availability updates for PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, and Pinebook Pro, and a community manager transition. ### Source excerpt This month we reveal that we are working on a powerful and affordable RISC-V single board computer, discuss PineNote's huge software improvements and provide updates on PinePhone, PinePhone Pro and Pinebook Pro's availability. I am also taking the opportunity to let you know that, after 6 years of holding PINE64's community manager post, I'll be resigning from my position shortly, once PINE64 EU launches next week; Marek Kraus will gradually be taking over my responsibilities. There is much to cover this month, so let's get cracking. 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 dsimic, Alex (clover) 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. TL;DR Housekeeping Read JF's post about using the Quartz64 as a NAS QuartzPro64 developer coupons have started going out - devs, check your inbox New PineTalk is out Pinebook Pro available in July - a post on PCB revision coming soon PINE64 EU launching after (over) a month long delay Marek becomes community manager at PINE64 Who likes RISC-V? We're making a powerful and affordable RISC-V model-A type SBC SBC in final layout phase Comparable specs and price point to Quartz64, but with RISC-V SoC Be the first to solve the riddle and receive our first RISC-V SBC PinePhone (Pro) PinePhone and PinePhone Pro are back in stock - shipping mid July Installing community modem firmware is now easy You can play Doom on PinePhone (Pro)'s modem! Camera developments and major improvements to Megapixels postprocessing PineNote Linux on the PineNote is now in good shape Major developmen ## March Update: Introducing the QuartzPro64 DevFeed: [March Update: Introducing the QuartzPro64]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-03-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Single Board Computer](), [SOC](), [Development]() Tags: [announcements](), [community-update](), [embedded](), [infinitime](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [quartz64](), [quartzpro64]() ### AI overview PINE64 announces the QuartzPro64, a new single-board computer based on Rockchip's RK3588 SoC. The developer-focused board is expected in the coming weeks, with 16GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable eMMC storage, extensive I/O, and an initial price above $300. The update also covers Quartz64 model-B availability, community changes, and Pine-branded device updates. ### Source excerpt This month we're announcing the QuartzPro64 - a new single-board computer based on Rockchip's powerful RK3588 SoC. This is our first Pro-grade SBC since the introduction of the ROCKPRo64, and I believe it to be a worthy successor to the much revered Pro lineup. I am also happy to let you know that the Quartz64 model-B will be arriving at the Pine Store in the coming weeks, with all of its features supported in the most recent Manjaro OS image. We've got much to discuss, 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 on Matrix, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), Danct12 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 & Synopsis of this month's update in video format TL;DR Housekeeping A new episode of PineTalk is out - listen to the hosts' suggestions for future PINE64 devices Improvements to the chats have been made over the last few weeks which should significantly reduce spam PineTab and Pinebook Pro will sadly remain unavailable for a while longer PINE64 EU is on track for May 1st launch QuartzPro64 We're introducing the QuartzPro64 based on RK3588 - available in the coming weeks to developers It will cost North of $300 and will initially only be available to developers via a coupon system With development in mind, the QuartzPro64 exposes as much I/O as possible Equipped with 16GB RAM and 64GB of expandable eMMC Will only be available publicly when BSP release ## 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 ## PinePhone community poll results DevFeed: [PinePhone community poll results]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-01-31T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [data]() Tags: [community](), [community-edition](), [geography](), [keyboard](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [results]() ### AI overview Pine64 reviews results from a January poll about how people use their PinePhones. The poll received 3,079 self-reported responses, representing less than 5% of PinePhone owners, so the findings are not representative of the entire community. The article discusses respondent geography and broader trends among active community members. ### Source excerpt Throughout January we ran a poll asking people about how they use their PinePhones. Some poll results are quite predictable while others yielded unexpected results. Before we start, let me put on my academic hat for just one minute. This is a small, self-reported and not representative sample. A total of 3079 respondents took part in the poll - which amounts to less than 5% of all PinePhone owners. I'd therefore hesitate to extrapolate any of the results to the entire PinePhone community. I find it more likely that this sample reflects the most active community members and people following our project. It is also worth mentioning that some questions posed in the poll weren't exactly well phrased, and that the poll itself did not follow any established conventions. But this was never meant to be a comprehensive study - it is instead, at best, a peak at the overarching trends of the most active portion of the community. To this end, when describing the results I'll use descriptive generalizations, such as 'more than half' or 'the majority', rather than exact numbers or percentages I feel that this is more in line with the nature of the data and the general spirit of the poll. For what it's worth, I'll also share some of my thoughts and insights as we review the results. Exact numbers and percentages are, however, included in the graphs. As always, I encourage you to share your thoughts about the results in the comments section. Thank you to all those who took the time to fill in the questionnaire! Geography A third of all respondents are from the United States. In Europe, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK) and France have the highest respondent counts. The number is by far the greatest in Germany - more than twice that of the United Kingdom. In terms of per capita, it would appear that we also have a large active community in the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria and Czechia. Adjusted for population size, the response counts in these countries are actually on par or larger t ## January Update: More News DevFeed: [January Update: More News]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Linux](), [Fedora](), [PICO-8](), [Sailfish OS](), [Raspberry Pi]() Tags: [fedora](), [news](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [release](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's January 2022 update covers the release of the PinePhone keyboard case and PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition, PineNote purchasing changes, production plans, community events, PinePhone software developments, and the RK3588 SoC. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the first update of the year. The year just began but much has already happened. These past 2 weeks saw the release of the highly anticipated PinePhone keyboard case and the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. And there is more good news: the PineNote's e-paper display now works, and is now available for purchase without the need for a coupon. We have many things to cover, 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 PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Lukasz, PizzaLovingNerd, and Samuel (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 We're running a PinePhone community poll - it takes 2 min to answer, please fill it in We'll be hosting quarterly Q&A sessions allowing you to ask any questions related to PINE64 - first Q&A on Friday, January 21 at 21:00 UTC Chinese New Year starts February 1st; production, shipping and support members are off on holidays until Late February Once Chinese New Year is over, we'll investigate Pinebook Pro and PineTab production opportunities PinePhone Pro PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition is available for pre-order for $399 PinePhone Pro orders placed before January 18th ship late January; orders placed on and after January 18th ship in late February, after Chinese New Year A quick review of PinePhone Pro's software state - a list of things that need to be enabled or fixed before the phone is daily-drivable New OSes to ch ## Happy New Year, the keyboard and cases are here! DevFeed: [Happy New Year, the keyboard and cases are here!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-31T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [keyboard]() Tags: [battery](), [camera](), [firmware](), [keyboard](), [peripheral](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [screen](), [speaker](), [torch](), [usb](), [wireless]() ### AI overview Pine64 announces that the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro keyboard case, along with add-on cases, are available in the Pine Store. The keyboard case features a 180-degree hinge, rearrangeable keycaps, open firmware, a 6000mAh battery, and USB-C peripheral support. ### Source excerpt The PinePhone & PinePhone Pro keyboard case and add-on cases are now available in the Pine Store! Go to store About the keyboard case The keyboard case works with both the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro and features a clam-shell design. It uses pogo pins located on the phone's midsection and attaches by replacing the default back cover. When folded, the phone's screen and the keyboard rest securely against each other. The hinge features a 180° design, which not only allows for two-hand typing on a surface but also for comfortable thumb-typing when fully extended. The etched keycaps can be easily relocated for alternate layouts such as AZERTY or QWERTZ. The keyboard case runs an open firmware, which means that anyone with the know-how can alter existing functions or add new ones. The bottom (keyboard) and top (phone) sections of the assembly are well-balanced thanks to the large, 6000mAh, internal battery capable of charging the PinePhone (Pro) during operation. The internal battery effectively triples the phone's battery life. The internal keyboard battery can be manually toggled on/off and the keyboard's battery charge level can be read in the supported OSes; the keyboard remains functional with the battery fully depleted. You do not lose access to the PinePhone (Pro)'s USB-C port, speaker, microphone, or any external features, such as volume and lock buttons, with the keyboard attached. There is also a cut-out for the camera, torch, and headphone jack. The USB-C port on the keyboard is capable of powering both the keyboard and PinePhone (Pro) simultaneously. This means that you can plug in a USB mouse, a USB-C dongle, or some other peripheral while the phone and keyboard's internal battery charge. Please keep in mind that the keyboard case transforms the PinePhone (Pro) into a PDA, which means that taking calls will likely prove awkward without a wired or wireless headset connected. More information To learn more about the keyboard and its journey please read: Februa ## PinePhone community poll DevFeed: [PinePhone community poll]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Operating system](), [systems]() Tags: [community](), [operating-systems](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [survey]() ### AI overview PINE64 asks the PinePhone community to complete a survey about user demographics, daily driving, and the most popular operating systems. The poll is later reported as closed, with results available through a linked page. ### Source excerpt People pick up a PinePhone for the freedom to choose an operating system, to enjoy privacy by default, and to truly own the device they purchase. From the moment a PinePhone departs from our warehouse we no longer have any insight into what happens to it. I frequently get asked questions about PinePhone's user base, the percentage of people daily-driving it, and the most popular operating systems on our platform. I have no real answers to offer to these questions. Today I am turning to you for help to paint a picture of the PinePhone community by volunteering answers. We'll let the survey stay up for about a month to get the largest possible sample. Once the survey gets taken down, we'll crunch the numbers and share them with you in the February community update. Before I let you get to it, PinePhone and PinePhone Pro related news will be dropping very soon, so I encourage you to subscribe to this blog - the subscription widget can be found at the bottom of the page. The poll is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! Poll results available here ## 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 ## November update: first impressions DevFeed: [November update: first impressions]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-11-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [SOC](), [keyboard]() Tags: [hardware](), [keyboard](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [release](), [soquartz](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's November 2021 community update covers initial impressions of the PinePhone Pro and production keyboard, the SOQuartz Blade hostboard, InfiniTime 1.7, and ongoing PineDio development. It reports that the PinePhone Pro runs warmer than the original PinePhone but that the heat does not transfer to the user, while describing its performance and design changes. ### Source excerpt Is it truly November already? Is it just me, or is this year flying by at warp speed? This month's update focuses on initial impressions of the PinePhone Pro and production keyboard. We're also going to take a look at the SOQuartz Blade hostboard and discuss InfiniTime 1.7 release. But before we get into it; next month I plan on doing a recap of the year 2021, similar to the one from last year, so make sure to stay tuned for that. 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) 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 & Community update video synopsis TL:DR Housekeeping We've made efforts to curb spam in the chats, you should be seeing less of it from now on We're considering making an in-person PINE64 community meetup mid-2022, would you attend? PinePhone Pro Dedicated this month's section to first impressions of the PinePhone Pro A look at small previously undiscussed design changes from OG PinePhone SoC does run warmer than OG PinePhone's, but heat doesn't transfer to person using the phone Its fast, very fast Packaging from recycled cardboard and plastic PinePhone (Pro) keyboard Available next month for $49.85 We're fixing membranes (again) following feedback from early production units Initial impressions of hardware - quite a few things changed since prototypes Open firmware works out-of-the-box on OSes that support it SOQuartz In case you missed it, the SOQuart ## October Update Follow-up DevFeed: [October Update Follow-up]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Soquartz](), [Discord](), [Raspberry Pi](), [foss](), [Matrix](), [IRC]() Tags: [announcement](), [community-update](), [discord](), [foss](), [irc](), [matrix](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [quartz64](), [soquartz](), [telegram](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64's October community update follow-up covers discussion of the PinePhone Pro, delivery delays affecting China and the USA, community chat activity across Discord and bridged platforms, and the planned Pine Store availability of the SOQuartz module. SOQuartz is described as pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and suitable for existing CM4 baseboards and planned hostboards. ### Source excerpt Happy Halloween! As promised earlier this month, here is the follow-up to the October community update. Some of the topics I'll touch upon will be covered in more detail in November. I'll keep this one brief. Housekeeping PineTalk discussed the PinePhone Pro in last week's episode. At the time of writing, it is the most listened-to episode of our community-run podcast, and there is a reason for it - it is a very good episode. I encourage you to have a listen. Earlier this week we had a guest post about the creation of the Meet the PinePhone Pro announcement trailer. If you're interested in learning how the trailer was made, and which software was used during its production, then I invite you to have a read. Logistics issues in China and the USA have caused a significant increase in parcel delivery times. The USA is particularly affected by the situation. There is nothing we can do about it, but the reason I am bringing it up is due to the increase in support tickets requesting help in tracking down packages (and sporadic claims of packages being lost). All I can do is ask you for patience - it may take a long time, but in 99.9% of cases the parcel will eventually arrive at your doorstep. Lastly, our Discord is about to reach (or already reached) 9000 members, making it the biggest chat platform out of all protocols used by our community. I think this is quite the milestone and I am very happy to see many new faces actively engaging in discussions. I know Discord is frowned upon by some in the FOSS community, so before anyone complains - there are corresponding and bridged channels in Telegram, IRC, and Matrix available for those who wish to use a different platform. Full chat list here. SOQuartz The SOquartz module will be available for purchase in the Pine Store next week. I already covered the SOQuartz in-depth in the June update, so I encourage you to read that blog entry for more information. For those who do not know, the SOQuartz is a module that is pin-compat ## October Update: Introducing the PinePhone Pro DevFeed: [October Update: Introducing the PinePhone Pro]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [Pinenote](), [SOC](), [USB]() Tags: [announcement](), [community-update](), [experience](), [firmware](), [infinitime](), [news](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [soc](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's October 2021 community update introduces the PinePhone Pro and announces developer pre-orders for the PinePhone Pro and PineNote. It also reports InfiniTime firmware improvements, including better user experience and BLE connection stability. ### Source excerpt Welcome to what will likely be remembered as the most important community update of 2021. Today we're introducing the PinePhone Pro and announcing that both PinePhone Pro and PineNote pre-orders are now open to developers. I am well aware that this announcement will overshadow everything else that I may wish to report on, so I intentionally chose not to include other exciting news in this post. I will write a follow-up piece covering other topics later this month - stay tuned. But that's not all. All PineTime owners ought to read this month's update concerning InfiniTime. The firmware recently received updates which significantly improve the user experience and BLE connection stability. JF also writes about the project's growth and ongoing project management restructuring. 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) 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 & Community Update video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping Wiki getting started and orphaned Wiki pages help needed KDE turns 25! Happy birthday! Good job on the PinePhone Pro launch team! PinePhone Pro PinePhone Pro announced - start by reading the PinePhone Pro website Features RK3399S SoC made by Rockchip for to the PinePhone Pro Ships with 4GB LPDDR4, 128GB eMMC, Gorilla Glass 4™ IPS panel, 13MP main camera, USB 3.0 via USB-C, native video out via USB-C + countless improvements Pogo pins & privacy switches are pre ## 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 ## Introducing the PineNote DevFeed: [Introducing the PineNote]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-08-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [e-ink](), [Single Board Computer](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone]() Tags: [announcements](), [devices](), [e-ink](), [firmware](), [pinedio](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinetime](), [quartz64](), [release](), [single-board-computer]() ### AI overview PINE64 announces the PineNote, a high-end e-ink device based on the Quartz64 single-board computer, with an RK3566 processor, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 128GB of eMMC storage, a Wacom-compatible panel, and a planned $399 price. The community update also covers PinePhone keyboard production, hardware development, hosting infrastructure, and software updates. ### Source excerpt This month brings news that many of you have been waiting years for - we're introducing the PineNote, a high-end e-ink device based on the powerful Quartz64 single board computer. But the good news doesn't end here, the PinePhone keyboard has entered production, developers have begun work on PinePhone's back cases, PineDio development is moving forward and we've seen a new firmware release for Pinebook Pro's touchpad. There's a lot of ground to cover this month, 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 PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Dylan (from postmarketOS), Peter (LinMob), Alfred (from UBports), Chris (kop316), Brian (33YN2), gamiee 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 & Community update video summary by PizzaLovingNerd TL;DR Housekeeping: DHL sent all PinePhones to NZ, so we had to reship all orders (sorry for the delay) Housekeeping: Building a temporary cluster to complete and maintain hosting cluster; build log and updates incoming PineNote: Announcing the PineNote, one of the most powerful devices of its kind on the market PineNote: Quartz64 based; specs include - fast refresh e-ink panel with multiple frontlight settings, RK3566, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB eMMC flash storage PineNote: Wacom panel compatible with many EMR pens: we will offer our own PineNote: Available this year for $399; early adopters batch includes EMR pen + magnetic cover (later sold separately) PinePhone ## July update: community developers portal DevFeed: [July update: community developers portal]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-07-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Development](), [Pinephone](), [Embedded Software Dev](), [RIOT](), [Arch Linux](), [Linux]() Tags: [announcements](), [code](), [community](), [developers](), [discord](), [driver](), [embedded](), [firmware](), [i2c](), [pine64](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [quartz64](), [update](), [wireless]() ### AI overview PINE64's July community update announces the upcoming PINE64 DevZone developer portal and reports hardware and software progress across PineTime, PinePhone, and Quartz64. It covers InfiniTime 1.2, WaspOS, the Malila firmware project, PinePhone accessories and software, Arch Linux with Plasma Mobile, and Quartz64 upstreaming work. ### Source excerpt This month's big news isn't a piece of hardware or software but rather an upcoming platform aimed at community developers called the PINE64 DevZone. But fret not, I also have a number of hardware news to report - including a new LoRa device called PineDio Stack - as well as an overview of the software progress on our flagship devices. 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), Danct12, Peter (pgwipeout), Martijn Braam, 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 & Community update video summary by PizzaLovingNerd TL;DR Housekeeping: we're creating a community developers portal called the PINE64 DevZone; sign-ups are open PineTime: sealed PineTime units with InfiniTime 1.2 & newest bootloader are now available in the PineStore for $26.99 PineTime: InfniTime 1.2 brings new apps, improvements to RAM and ROM memory and various bug fixes; upcoming release will feature a new watchface PineTime: WaspOS gets a sports app, a watch face chooser and a visual overhaul PineTime: New firmware announced - Malila is based on RIOT and in early stages of development PinePhone Hardware: final keyboard pre-production units now being made, production to start immediately after final review if no issues are found PinePhone Hardware: wireless charging and fingerprint reader back cases being tested and reviewed in coming days; LoRa back case awaiting I2C driver PinePhone S ## 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 [Next page]()