From 4e891a7e2c64298b5d0bbe3e73389b6e57dd15ba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?utf8?q?Joann=20M=C3=B5ndresku?= Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2022 12:13:47 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] PineTime - End of 2021 review --- articles/pinetime-part-two-end-of-2021.md | 44 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/pinetime-part-two-end-of-2021.md diff --git a/articles/pinetime-part-two-end-of-2021.md b/articles/pinetime-part-two-end-of-2021.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f5f9f37 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/pinetime-part-two-end-of-2021.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +PineTime - End of 2021 review + +# A PineWhatNow? +If you missed the PineTime blog, [go check it out now](./pinetime-a-promising-open-smartwatch.html). This is an continuation +to the previous blog. + +## What has changed since? +A lot. Let's start by summing up the faults I had last time for PineTime's InfiniTime software. +- Touch registration sucks +- Bluetooth disconnects +- Steps getting lost + +I am thrilled to say, all of these have been fixed in current master build of InfiniTime. My watch is currently running +InfiniTime build 8ab959b (to-be 1.8) from December 20th 2021. To address each concern, I applaud the following PRs and their creators for +fixing these two issues: [#688](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/pull/688), [#625](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/pull/625) +and [#492](https://github.com/InfiniTimeOrg/InfiniTime/pull/492). + +As for steps getting lost, recently JF02 has added Bluetooth relaying of step count for companion applications. Gadgetbridge +was quick to recognize this and added support. For first time in half year, I am able to save and review the amount I've walked +or ran during the day. + +## Okay, your biggest gripes are dealt with, what else? +Bluetooth pairing! Thanks to the amazing work of evergreen22, we can now securely pair PineTime devices. This was a big concern +of mine as anyone can initiate a firmware upgrade over Bluetooth and potentially wreck havoc on nearby PineTime watches. +Of course that fear is largely unjustified as the market share is extremely tiny that it would be pointless for cybercriminals +to target such devices. + +## Wishlist +Probably more variety of watchfaces and sleep monitoring as it is one of the advertised points on the box. I understand that the +original Chinese firmware had that functionality, but so far the FOSS firmware InfiniTime which ships with new PineTime watches +lacks the functionality. +As for companion applications, I have a gripe with my watch vibrating after I accept an incoming call already - that's one thing I +wish that would be fixed. OsmAnd integration would be nice as well. + +## Should you buy it? +Yes. You shouldn't trust your data to likes of Garmin or Apple. PineTime is a fine wine supported by the passionate community surrounding it. +As for normies, maybe wait an half year or so for the wrinkles to be ironed out for smoother experience. + + +Thanks for reading, happy new year and stay based! +- Cernodile + +;tags:pine64 smartwatch opensource review +;description:PineTime is a open-source smartwtch built by Pine64 and the community on the budget. What has changed in 5 months from July to December of 2021? Find out in this new year's summary review. -- 2.25.1