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Raising the bar on smartphones in the EU
All 01 December 2021
We have already proven that it is possible to make a smartphone that is more sustainable and better for people and planet. But, you know us, we always aim to improve and encourage others in the industry to follow suit. What is the next thing we are planning, you ask? ...
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Pioneering the path to circularity
Long-Lasting Design 24 November 2021
The “circular economy”, a concept that is becoming more and more prominent in the current Zeitgeist. In short, it’s an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and facilitating the continual use of resources. A world in which we are genuinely circular is one where materials can be used, recycled ...
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Future proof: Fairphone has gone 5G
Product 27 October 2021
It is not new news that we strive to make the most of the materials used in our products. We’re moving closer to a circular economy by using materials from more responsible sources, emphasizing reuse and recycling, and designing our phones to last as long as possible. We do ...
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Redefining longevity: Android 9 now available for Fairphone 2
Long-Lasting Design 25 March 2021
UPDATE: In March 2022 the Fairphone 2 received an upgrade to Android 10 – another industry first. Check out the video >> It all started with a spark of inspired optimism: We can change the electronics industry for the better, by becoming a part of it. Setting new standards and ...
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French Repairability Index: Fairphone takes the lead
Reuse and Recycling 04 February 2021
Fairphone has become one of the first phone manufacturers to comply with the French Repairability Index that came into effect on January 1, 2021, achieving a score of 8.7/10! What does this mean exactly? Well, the Index makes it a legal obligation for French resellers and operators to show a ...
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A new milestone in fairer electronics: Introducing Fairphone 3+
Long-Lasting Design 27 August 2020
There are days that make me especially proud and excited to be part of the Fairphone movement. Today is one of them. Our entire team has been working hard to create a revolutionary development that I’m super pleased to announce….but first let me give you a bit of the ...
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How sustainable is the Fairphone 3?
Long-Lasting Design 31 July 2020
At Fairphone, our dedication to change means a dedication to measurement. We’ve just completed the life cycle assessment on the Fairphone 3, and we’re humble-proud to present our results. As with the Fairphone 2, we turned to the independent experts at the Fraunhofer Institute IZM to examine the phone’s lifelong ...
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Building a breakthrough for Fairphone 2
Long-Lasting Design 18 June 2020
Software is the unsung hero of longer-lasting devices. Software updates slay bugs, shield you from viruses, and help protect you from the marauding hordes that want your personal data. To keep an old phone going, you want the most recent, most well-equipped operating system you can get. Our goal is ...
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A green new deal for electronics?
Long-Lasting Design 10 March 2020
As an industrial designer by training, and circular innovation lead here at Fairphone, the words “new stuff” have always felt taboo for me. I want the world to embrace the power of circularity, to make the most out of what we already have – not just keep producing more ...
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