• PineTab2, PineTime, and PineNote receive firmware and hardware improvements over the past three months. • PineTab‑V returns to retail with a factory‑ready Debian Gnome image, thanks to StarFive. • New micro‑soldering tip set launched for Pinecil, enhancing repair and DIY capabilities. • PineNote Community Edition users transition smoothly from Android to Debian firmware, praised by developers. • FOSDEM 2025 saw Pine team meet community at Bar Campouce, hoping for a table next year. • Apology issued for delayed update; focus shifting to concise communication and broader outreach.
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- April Update: Risc It For A Biscuit
The update highlights several key releases and community milestones for Pine devices. The PineTab‑V is now available in stores with a new Debian‑based factory image from StarFive, featuring working cameras and Wi‑Fi (though Wi‑Fi drops below 8 % battery). The StarPro64 SBC will launch soon, offering an Eswin EIC7700 SoC, 32 GB LPDDR5, and a 20 TOPS NPU that supports Deepseek 7B LLM. PineTab‑2 receives firmware updates and U‑Boot HDMI support from Danct12, while PineNote sees Debian OS enhancements, pressure‑sensitivity fixes, and a new travel mode. The PineNote Community Edition has transitioned smoothly from Android to Debian, and the team thanked attendees at FOSDEM.
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