Fairbuds 2: Certifiably better in many ways
Fairphone’s Fairbuds 2 earbuds introduce modular design, PFAS-free certification, and top repairability score, aiming to reduce e-waste and improve durability.
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Fairphone’s Fairbuds 2 earbuds introduce modular design, PFAS-free certification, and top repairability score, aiming to reduce e-waste and improve durability.
Fairphone launched a privacy-focused Gallery app built with open-source code, offering local media viewing without cloud dependencies or unnecessary permissions.
Fairphone launches the Gen. 6+ with improved performance, Android 16, and expanded software features while maintaining its repairability and sustainability standards.
Fairphone reports progress in 2025 toward fairer labor conditions across its supply chain, including living wage bonuses, safety certifications, and worker representation initiatives.
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Fairphone argues refurbished devices offer cost savings and environmental benefits over new ones, despite similar manufacturing footprints, by extending product lifecycles and reducing waste.
Fairphone reports nearly one million users globally, highlighting its sustainable and repairable smartphones, industry awards, and expanding partnerships with Dutch and international organizations.
Fairphone released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting progress in sustainable technology and fairer supply chains, alongside a condensed summary of 15 key highlights.
Fairphone’s 2025 results show that sustainability and commercial success can align, with the Fairphone (Gen. 6) achieving a 10/10 repairability score and 50% fairly sourced materials while expanding sales across Europe.
Fairphone retires the Fairphone 3 and 3+ after seven years of support, two years beyond the original five-year plan, while highlighting the device’s role in advancing modular design and fair labor practices.
Fairphone released the first industry-specific nature report for consumer electronics, assessing biodiversity and environmental impacts across its supply chain using the SBTN framework.
Fairphone has partnered with KLABU to supply refurbished devices to refugee camp clubhouses in Mauritania and Kenya, enabling coordination, content creation, and community engagement.
Fairphone’s CEO reflects on diversity in tech leadership, citing data showing 83% of IT leaders are white men, and urges leaders to actively challenge their own privilege to foster true inclusivity.