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Making working conditions fairer for everyone https://www.fairphone.com/stories/making-working-conditions-fairer-for-everyone Fairphone products are assembled under fairer working conditions in fairer factories and mines. We talk about this a lot. And

Celebrating seven years of the Fairphone 3 https://www.fairphone.com/stories/celebrating-seven-years-of-the-fairphone-3 It’s a bittersweet moment at Fairphone. On one hand, we’re officially retiring the Fairphone 3 and 3+. And while we

We just released the industry’s first ever nature report. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/03/03/we-just-released-the-industrys-first-ever-nature-report/ Like it or not, capitalism and nature are deeply linked. Think about it. Over half of the world’s GDP depends on natural capital. We need unpolluted land, clean water, pollution-free air. Ironically, while multinational corporations across the planet report record-breaking profits in the billions year on year, these natural resources they depend on are facing […] The post We just released the industry’s first ever nature report. (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/03/03/we-just-released-the-industrys-first-ever-nature-report/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

This is how Fairphone is supporting KLABU Sports Clubhouses in refugee communities around the world https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/02/25/this-is-how-fairphone-is-supporting-klabu-sports-clubhouses-in-refugee-communities-around-the-world/ In case you missed it, Fairphone has teamed up with the non-profit KLABU, who are driving positive impact through the power of sport. KLABU builds clubhouses in refugee camps around the world, creating a space to connect, play and find friends for community members. These clubhouses are equipped with popular sports items, wi-fi, music, and […] The post This is how Fairphone is supporting KLABU Sports Clubhouses in refugee communities around the world (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/02/25/this-is-how-fairphone-is-supporting-klabu-sports-clubhouses-in-refugee-communities-around-the-world/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

“As a tech leader, please check yourself.” https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/02/05/as-a-tech-leader-please-check-yourself/ A couple of weeks ago, I was standing at the podium at the Fairphone headquarters, talking to my colleagues about our performance in the last quarter of 2025. And while I stood there, I had to take a moment to appreciate just the sheer diversity of the faces staring back at me. We’re not a […] The post “As a tech leader, please check yourself.” (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/02/05/as-a-tech-leader-please-check-yourself/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

The new Fairbuds XL: Everybody loves backwards-compatibility https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/01/22/the-new-fairbuds-xl-everybody-loves-backwards-compatibility/ If you haven’t heard about it yet, we launched an updated edition of our award-winning Fairbuds XL in December 2025. With new dynamic drivers in the speakers, listeners can now enjoy a more natural, better balanced sound profile that can be customized further with the Fairbuds app. The new edition also sports an updated design […] The post The new Fairbuds XL: Everybody loves backwards-compatibility (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/01/22/the-new-fairbuds-xl-everybody-loves-backwards-compatibility/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Repairing the new Fairbuds XL https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/01/08/repairing-the-new-fairbuds-xl/ It has been a month since we dropped the new Fairbuds XL, and the response has been terrific so far. Armed with new speaker drivers that provide a better sound experience than before and a more breathable, plush fabric option for the ear cushions and headband, the refreshed Fairbuds XL offer more comfortable listening all […] The post Repairing the new Fairbuds XL (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2026/01/08/repairing-the-new-fairbuds-xl/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

The Fairbuds XL were already good. We made them better. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/12/11/the-fairbuds-xl-were-already-good-we-made-them-better/ It’s time to turn up the volume. We have a new edition of our award-winning Fairbuds XL now on sale. Launched in 2023, our first over-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones turned heads everywhere, thanks to their unique repairable and modular design, long-lasting battery life, and natural sound. The Fairbuds XL were a critic’s darling as well, […] The post The Fairbuds XL were already good. We made them better. (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/12/11/the-fairbuds-xl-were-already-good-we-made-them-better/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

We’re big fans of open-source buildable code at Fairphone. Here’s why. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/12/04/were-big-fans-of-open-source-buildable-code-at-fairphone-heres-why/ If you have heard about Fairphone, chances are that you have already heard about Fairphone’s award-winning modular design that is easily repairable, and more sustainable in the long run. This approach is the physical embodiment of what our founder, Bas Van Abel, famously declared a decade ago: “If you can’t open it, you don’t own […] The post We’re big fans of open-source buildable code at Fairphone. Here’s why. (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/12/04/were-big-fans-of-open-source-buildable-code-at-fairphone-heres-why/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Six Ways Refurbished Can Be Better Than New https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/11/20/six-ways-refurbished-can-be-better-than-new/ Let’s do a quick drawer check. How many old unused phones do you have lying around the house right now? Old electronics stack up over the years, collecting dust and taking over our drawers, cabinets or boxes. Eventually, this quiet flood of maybe-later devices spills out of our homes and becomes part of something much […] The post Six Ways Refurbished Can Be Better Than New (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/11/20/six-ways-refurbished-can-be-better-than-new/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Repairing the Fairphone (Gen. 6) https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/10/16/repairing-the-fairphone-gen-6/ With International Repair Day right around the corner, we figured now is the perfect time to showcase just how easy it is to swap out parts on the new Fairphone (Gen. 6). In case you missed it, our latest Fairphone model ups its game when it comes to performance with a Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 […] The post Repairing the Fairphone (Gen. 6) (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/10/16/repairing-the-fairphone-gen-6/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Fairphone’s new cables and chargers are LONGTIME®-certified. Here’s what that means. https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/09/11/fairphones-new-cables-and-chargers-are-longtime-certified-heres-what-that-means/ We recently launched our new line of durable and sustainable cables and chargers, which were received with much appreciation across the tech world. Not only are they faster and safer than its predecessors, they are made fairer too, using more fair and recycled materials, contributing to our living wage bonus program, and assembled using green […] The post Fairphone’s new cables and chargers are LONGTIME®-certified. Here’s what that means. (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/09/11/fairphones-new-cables-and-chargers-are-longtime-certified-heres-what-that-means/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Everyone’s talking about the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/29/new-fairphone-gen-6-reviews/ It’s been a couple of months since we launched the latest Fairphone model, the new Fairphone (Gen. 6), and reviews have been pouring in from across the world. The overall verdict? We have a winner on our hands. People have been praising the choice of tech specs, the large battery life, the clean design and […] The post Everyone’s talking about the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/29/new-fairphone-gen-6-reviews/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Fairphone’s new cables and chargers are better in every way https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/12/fairphones-new-cables-and-chargers-are-better-in-every-way/ Say hello to Fairphone’s all new line of USB long-life cables and fast chargers. With two models within each category, your charging experience has just become quicker, more powerful, and fairer than ever before. Here’s a quick overview. USB-C 3.2 Long Life Charging & Data Cable Charging outputs up to 240W. Transfer speeds up to […] The post Fairphone’s new cables and chargers are better in every way (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/12/fairphones-new-cables-and-chargers-are-better-in-every-way/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Let’s talk about cameras on the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/07/lets-talk-fairphone-gen-6-cameras/ It’s 2025. Mobile phones have come a long way since the days of T9 and grainy, pixelated selfies that are in desperate need of photo sharpening. Your smartphone is only as good as the camera(s) on it. You can go full flagship and buy one that will shoot the moon for you. Or settle for […] The post Let’s talk about cameras on the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/08/07/lets-talk-fairphone-gen-6-cameras/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Have you seen the modular accessories for The Fairphone (Gen. 6)? https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/07/10/modular-phone-accessories-the-fairphone-gen-6/ The latest Fairphone model wouldn’t be a Fairphone if it didn’t come with Fairphone’s signature modular design. The Fairphone (Gen. 6) lives up to its legacy with 12 replaceable spare parts, including the display, the cameras, the USB-C port, the battery and more.  What makes this Fairphone edition even more iconic is how it takes […] The post Have you seen the modular accessories for The Fairphone (Gen. 6)? (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/07/10/modular-phone-accessories-the-fairphone-gen-6/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Fairphone Moments: Switch to distraction-free digital minimalism https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/07/03/fairphone-moments-switch-to-distraction-free-digital-minimalism/ If you have been following the news around the latest Fairphone model, you would have heard a lot about Fairphone Moments. It’s what makes the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) our most mindful smartphone yet. It’s not just a focus mode, it’s a digital space just for you. Calm, minimalist, and distraction-free. Is a dumb phone […] The post Fairphone Moments: Switch to distraction-free digital minimalism (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/07/03/fairphone-moments-switch-to-distraction-free-digital-minimalism/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

The Fairphone (Gen. 6): A smartphone that is fairer in every way https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/27/the-fairphone-gen-6-most-sustainable-phone/ The new Fairphone (Gen. 6) isn’t just a powerful device. It’s our most sustainable phone ever. Our latest model is made to last, made from more fair and recycled materials than ever before, and made to be as climate-conscious as possible. It’s a phone that respects your time and your values. It respects the people […] The post The Fairphone (Gen. 6): A smartphone that is fairer in every way (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/27/the-fairphone-gen-6-most-sustainable-phone/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

The Fairphone (Gen. 6): Getting hands-on with Fairphone’s latest model https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/26/getting-hands-on-with-the-fairphone-gen-6/ The Fairphone (Gen. 6)  is the most advanced smartphone we’ve ever made. Designed for you to truly own, inside and out, for as long as possible.  But, just as importantly, it’s the most mindful: mindful of how you use it. Mindful of your time.  Best-in-class specs for best-in-class performance If we want people to keep […] The post The Fairphone (Gen. 6): Getting hands-on with Fairphone’s latest model (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/26/getting-hands-on-with-the-fairphone-gen-6/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).

Switch to the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/25/switch-to-the-new-fairphone-gen-6/ Earlier this year, when we launched our new brand identity, I said something simple: “We’re not just changing how we look. We’re showing who we’ve become.” I meant it then. And today, with the launch of The Fairphone (Gen. 6), I get to show you exactly what that looks like — and why it matters. […] The post Switch to the new Fairphone (Gen. 6) (https://www.fairphone.com/en/2025/06/25/switch-to-the-new-fairphone-gen-6/) appeared first on Fairphone (https://www.fairphone.com/en/).