Production Update: Delivery Timeline
Introduction Time for a big update, guys! In this blog post, I'll be outlining what we've been up to in-office over the summer directly after our pre-order campaign ended June 14,…
What’s in a Life-Cycle Assessment?
I suppose some (or most!) of you are concerned about the environmental issues related to the shiny, cool Fairphone-to-be, right? Some of you have already showed specific interest in…
The secrets to longevity: How your phone is maintained
Imagine you’re cycling to work, minding your own business, and suddenly, your tire goes flat. What do you do? Do you drive your bike straight to the landfill and start shopping for…
¿En qué medida es sostenible el Fairphone 2?
Al combinar una arquitectura modular con piezas de repuesto y reparaciones fáciles, hemos diseñado el Fairphone 2 para que dure más que un smartphone de gama media. Y lógicamente,…
How recyclable is the Fairphone 2?
From the dawn of the industrial era up to today, the majority of our products have been created according to the principles of a linear economy: we find resources, make a product, and…
Fairphone Easy: a smartphone subscription for a fairer future
UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to various reasons, Fairphone Easy has been suspended indefinitely from April 2024 onwards. While we still believe very strongly in the concept, it does not…
Lasst uns über Smartphone-Innovationen sprechen
Liebe Smartphone-Branche, ich denke es ist an der Zeit, dass wir eine ehrliche Diskussion über eines der Leitmotive dieser Branche führen. Lasst uns über “Innovation” sprechen. Jetzt,…
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…
We need to talk about smartphone innovation
Dear smartphone industry, I think it's about time we have an honest discussion about one of the guiding principles of this business. Let's talk about "innovation". Now that the world…
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…