• Nestflash section full of new releases, boosting community hardware options. • PineTab2 pricing and SKU variants announced, offering more affordable tablet choices. • Star64 expected in 6 weeks, expanding low‑cost ARM server lineup. • PinePhone Pros development progress highlighted, showcasing upcoming feature enhancements. • FOSDEM success and EU store restock on March 1, restoring normalcy. • R‑Cade release for Rock64, RockPro64, Pinebook Pro adds gaming support. • PineSAM BLE app for Pinecil enhances device connectivity.

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  • PINE64’s February community update highlights several key releases and progress milestones. The company is resuming regular monthly updates and plans a Q&A on March 17. The EU store will restock on March 1, and the new 65W PinePower PSU is now available. PineTab2 launches with two SKUs-4 GB/64 GB at $159 and 8 GB/128 GB at $209-offering refined hardware, solid keyboard, and mature software. Star64 is expected in March or early April, with a Debian/XFCE demo at FOSDEM. Additional news includes R‑Cade updates, PineSAM BLE app, and kernel patches for SOQuartz, along with firmware fixes for PineBuds Pro.

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