From: Joann Mõndresku <joann@cernodile.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2022 10:13:47 +0000 (+0200)
Subject: PineTime - End of 2021 review
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+PineTime - End of 2021 review
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+# 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.