Raising the bar on smartphones in the EU
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…
Turning Black Friday Green
Once upon a time – when the idea of longevity was so deeply ingrained in the collective psyche that the question “But how long will this last?” was commonplace when considering…
Meet the changemakers: Fairphone Ambassador Marlon Lipke
We’re on a journey to change the electronics industry – and we’re not alone. While the Fairphone is a physical expression of the possibility of change, it also happens to be a…
A green new deal for electronics?
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…
Show your Fairphone some love with brand new accessories
If you bought Fairphone 3, you probably noticed that the only thing in the box was the phone. No charger. No cables. No little extras. And we do that on purpose – to cut down on e-waste…
Il faut que nous parlions de l’innovation dans le domaine des smartphones
Chère industrie du smartphone, je pense qu'il est temps que nous ayons une franche discussion autour de l'un des principes fondamentaux de cette activité. Parlons de « l'innovation…
Fairphone Easy: Un abonnement au smartphone pour un avenir plus juste
Le monde a besoin d'un nouveau modèle économique. Le secteur de l'électronique se focalise sur la vente aussi fréquente que possible de nouveaux appareils pour réaliser des bénéfices,…
Vos vieux téléphones vous appellent. Ils veulent une nouvelle vie
Beaucoup d'entre nous (environ 1,5 milliard chaque année) ont un tout nouveau téléphone auquel nous commençons tout juste à nous habituer. La plupart du temps, c'est une mauvaise…
Apple thinks modularity hinders device longevity. We don’t.
In a recent interview, Apple’s new head of hardware, John Ternus, was asked whether it would be conceivable to make iPhones even more modular and make them as easy to repair as a…
Choosing what matters for the Fairphone 5 battery
We’re extremely proud of the Fairphone 5 battery. You’ve heard us sing its praises before, and we’re about to do it again: this battery is a small-but-mighty symbol of Fairphone’s…