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We went to Tanzania to discuss Responsible Gold Credits
Fair Materials 05 December 2024
November 12th, 2024 I’m on my way to Africa right now. I’m going to see what responsible sourcing looks like in reality, and understand what it actually means for the community there. After taking over as Fairphone’s CEO in August, this is my first time visiting our on-the-ground partners in the sub-Saharan ...
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Can you solve our Christmas crossword?
Community 01 December 2024
Christmas games are always fun. In the spirit of the holiday season, we put together a fun game for our wonderful Fairphone community as well. If you can solve our Christmas crossword and unlock the secret code hidden inside, you stand to win a free Fairphone-branded 7-speed bike that’s ...
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The Fairphone 2 is reborn… as a circular microcomputer
Reuse and Recycling 28 November 2024
November 27, 2024. It’s a date we will always remember. It’s the day our beloved Fairphone 2 came back to life… in the form of the world’s first circular microcomputer. We couldn’t be prouder of this wonderful project our partners at Citronics have been working on. And the timing ...
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You know what scares us about big tech? Planned obsolescence.
Good Business 31 October 2024
In the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about something truly chilling in the electronics industry: planned obsolescence. Beyond the tricky spelling, the real horror lies in how common it’s become. When companies design products to expire on purpose, there’s a serious problem. Is there any evidence of companies actually doing ...
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Here’s how you take contest-winning photographs
Community 08 October 2024
We ran a summer-themed photography contest in August, where contestants had to share what summer meant to them through an image. The only condition was the photo had to be clicked on a Fairphone. With hundreds of entries coming in and oodles of camera skills on display from our ...
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Have you tried Desktop Mode with your Fairphone?
Product 25 July 2024
Did you know that your Fairphone 5 can double up as a personal computer? All you need is a monitor and an HDMI to USB-C cable to hook it up. Add a wireless keyboard and mouse, and you have all the convenience of a desktop set-up without an actual ...
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8 Tips For Better Photo Composition
Product 28 May 2024
It’s not the tool that matters. It’s how you use it. While the origin of this quote and its author are hard to pin down, the message is one that is becoming more and more relevant with each passing day. It couldn’t be truer when it comes to mobile photography. ...
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Fairphone wins 2024 Koning Willem-I Prize
Good Business 17 May 2024
Fairphone is a Dutch social enterprise. And for a Dutch social enterprise, it doesn’t get bigger than this. Fairphone is proud, honored and beyond thrilled to have won the prestigious Koning Willem I Sustainable Entrepreneurship Plaque for 2024. The award is a testament to our steadfast mission to right the ...
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The new Fairbuds are getting excellent reviews
Product 02 May 2024
It’s been almost a month since we released our new Fairbuds to the world. With replaceable batteries in the earbuds and the charging case and a design that’s built to last, the Fairbuds are a modular marvel that’s all about that premium sound. It’s no wonder that, within days ...
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