Celebrating seven years of the Fairphone 3
6 hours ago
- #Fairphone 3
- #Sustainable Technology
- #Modular Design
- Fairphone is retiring the Fairphone 3 and 3+, but celebrates achieving seven years of software support, exceeding the original five-year goal.
- The Fairphone 3 was the first model ranged by major European mobile network operators due to its mature, modular design and improved modularity.
- It initiated Fairphone's living wage bonus program, paying over $1.25M to supply chain workers to bridge the gap to a livable salary.
- The device pioneered reusing parts from used phones for repairs and refurbishment, demonstrating the feasibility of closing the loop in electronics.
- Owners are encouraged to switch to alternative operating systems like LineageOS or /e/OS for extended security and functionality beyond official support.
- Fairphone's next model, the Fairphone (Gen. 6), offers software support until 2033, a five-year warranty, and enhanced modularity with up to 12 swappable parts.