• PineTab2 announced, marking a major leap in Pine64’s tablet lineup for 2023. • Year‑end recap highlights 2022 successes and previews upcoming 2023 projects and releases. • Community update available on YouTube, Odysee, PeerTube; subscribe to blog and social channels for news. • FOSDEM 2023 stall, new website progress, EU store restock, and improved moderation efforts. • Star64 launch delayed; aim to ship before Chinese New Year, while Ox64 remains top seller. • Pinecil V2 ships with firmware v2.20, adding Bluetooth and showcasing continued hardware innovation.
Article Summaries:
- PINE64’s December community update highlights the launch of the new PineTab2 tablet, a metal‑case device powered by an RK3566 SoC with dual USB‑C ports, micro‑HDMI, microSD, and a 5 MP rear camera. Two configurations (8 GB / 128 GB or 4 GB / 64 GB) will be available after the Chinese New Year, with developer units expected earlier. The post also reviews 2022 milestones-PinePhone Pro, QuartzPro64, Pinecil V2, and the first RISC‑V SBCs-and previews 2023 plans, emphasizing RISC‑V alongside ARM, a delayed Star64 release, and ongoing progress on Quartz64 and Pinecil V2 firmware. The update notes a FOSDEM 2023 stall, EU store restock, and moderation improvements.
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