We’re so proud of the Fairbuds, our first fully modular earbuds that are all about premium sound, designed to last. With seven replaceable parts, removable batteries in the earbuds and the charging case, and a three-year extended warranty, the Fairbuds are built to go on and on and on.  Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on repairing the new Fairbuds. All you need is a standard Philips screwdriver. A prying tool, like a pair of tweezers or this plastic triangle, will make opening up things easier, but it isn’t essential. Keep in mind, before you start repairing your Fairbuds, make sure ..read more

Titanium is key: The new Fairbuds feature 11mm titanium-coated drivers for better, cleaner, richer sound. During the development process, we evaluated several different driver types. This was done from both from an objective perspective, measuring and comparing frequency curves and harmonic distortion, as well as a more subjective approach, in the form of listening tests. We zeroed in on titanium as it is low in density but high in strength. That means our earbud drivers remain lightweight and ensure superfast responses, but are also strong enough to resonate high-fidelity, high-quality, cryst ..read more

Imagine this: You’re strolling through the streets of Amsterdam, fresh stroopwafel in hand, about to take a picture for the ‘gram framed against the beautiful Amstel River. Out of nowhere, a seagull swoops in, sending both your sugary treat and your smartphone flying into the canal, never to be seen again. (This actually happened to one of our colleagues, by the way!) So now you’re in the market for two things—first, a replacement stroopwafel, of course. Second, and more importantly, you need to get yourself a replacement phone. Ding, ding, ding! It’s time for some Fairphone math. If you break ..read more

We spent a day cruising through Amsterdam to get a good feel for the before and after of the Fairphone 4 camera upgrade IRL. As you can see, much fun was had. Check it out. Spoiler alert: Photos are richer, sharper, and more true to life with better contrast, while videos are buttery smooth and ultra-high def, thanks to improved video stabilization and 4K capabilities. “Incredibly happy with the update. Photos are quicker, crisper, better. It’s just like having a new phone – as everything else about the phone was already great. It makes a world of a difference.” “How did you do it? I’m truly ..read more

Allow us to tell you a little story. The story of the little mainboard that could. A couple of years back, we received an old Fairphone 3 through our reuse and recycle program (aka the R&R program), one that had been lovingly used for almost four years at the time. After the phone had been dismantled at our repair centerwe found that both the top module and the mainboard were still in perfect working condition. As luck would have it, we had just received another Fairphone 3 that required a working mainboard. And so began the mainboard’s new journey, helping to extend the life of a second d ..read more

Our new Fair Materials Roadmap 2030 extends our list of focus materials from 14 to 23 materials. With this, we take our fair material sourcing to the next level and challenge the industry to step up in addressing some of the biggest challenges we are facing. More than 10 years ago, Fairphone started out to prove that it is possible to create a smartphone with materials that are not just “conflict-free”, but that also benefits the people mining these materials. We have come a long way since then: In 2017 and in 2021, we released our initial Fair Materials Roadmaps, putting a focus first on 10 ..read more

It’s been two weeks since we re-introduced the Fairphone 4, now with a vastly improved camera experience. With faster shot-on-shot time, better low-light imaging and snappier autofocus, shooting with the Fairphone 4 is like working with a brand-new camera. Photos are richer, sharper, and more true to life with better contrast, while videos are buttery smooth and ultra-high def, thanks to improved video stabilization and 4K capabilities.  Having said that, sometimes, the best hardware in the world isn’t enough for the best results. We asked our in-house photography expert, Jan Köhler, to w ..read more

We couldn’t have asked for a better ending at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. As a Fairphone supporter, you’ll be happy to know that we just won a GLOMO for ‘Best Mobile Innovation for Climate Action’! Judged by prominent experts in the mobile sector, making it to the GLOMOs shortlist in itself is a matter of pride. It is a huge mark of respect from contemporaries within the industry, lauding our commitment to sustainability.  “But wait. What are the GLOMOs?” Hollywood has the Oscars. The smartphone industry has the GLOMOs. Short for Global Mobile Awards, the GLOMOs are aw ..read more

We just gave the Fairphone 4 a revolutionary update, with a completely refreshed camera experience, and we couldn’t be prouder. While most smartphone manufacturers are happy to shuffle off their past releases into oblivion to make way for their latest and greatest, our Fairphone 4 software upgrade showcases our commitment to longer-lasting phones while enhancing the user experience for as long as possible. The way we see it, it is the fair thing to do. One of the first things we realized when we embarked on this project is that if you want to enhance the overall user experience, you have to li ..read more

Nomophobia (n) Fear of not having mobile phone connectivity. It can cause panic or anxiety for the person experiencing it. It’s ironic how when mobile phones first made their appearance, their biggest selling point used to be about staying connected all the time. And now, we have crossed over to the other side, where mental health specialists across the world are questioning whether we are, perhaps, too connected. How many of us can honestly say that we are not looking at our phones the moment we wake up? Are we spending too much time watching reels? We get it. We really do. You should see o ..read more