Neowin News Feed for: Fairphone

Repair friendly Fairphone 5 is launching with 10 years of software support

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:00:01 +0000

The original repairable smartphone brand Fairphone is launching its latest model with a hefty price tag and a bag full of updated features. With 5 years of warranty, it's built to last. Read more...

The Fairphone 4 is now available for pre-order in Europe

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:30:01 +0000

Fairphone has announced its latest smartphone, the Fairphone 4. This iteration is noticeably more stylish than the predecessors; this is because the company wants the device to be more mainstream. Read more...

Fairphone 3 sales end but you can still upgrade the camera and buy spare parts

Paul Hill — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:42:01 +0000

The Fairphone 3, which launched in 2019, will no longer be on sale on the company's website. If you own this device, it will still receive support until 2024 and Android 11 is due in 2022. Read more...

Fairphone 2 receives Android 9 update, six years after launch

Paul Hill — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:48:01 +0000

Fairphone released Android 9 for its 6-year-old Fairphone 2. It had to work around many issues to bring the update to the phone as it lacked support from Qualcomm whose chip is used on the phone. Read more...

2020 Holiday Gift Guide: Smartphones

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:00:01 +0000

If you're looking to surprise a loved one with an amazing present this holiday season, a smartphone might be just the right thing. Check out some of our picks to help you decide which one to buy. Read more...

Fairphone 3+ review: I love what it stands for, even if it's not a great phone

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:16:01 +0000

Fairphone's modular smartphone design has the noble goal of being sustainable, but it's not a top-notch smartphone experience. You need to share the company's mindset to justify the price tag. Read more...

Fairphone 3+ unboxing and first impressions

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:30:01 +0000

Fairphone, a smartphone manufacturer focused on sustainability, recently introduced the Fairphone 3+, a new modular phone that packs some camera upgrades. Here's our first look at the device. Read more...

Android 10 is now available for Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+

Jay Walker — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:46:01 +0000

Fairphone 3 and Fairphone 3+ starts receiving an Android 10 update today. While the company did not provide a changelog, some users report some visual changes and an updated security patch. Read more...

Fairphone introduces the Fairphone 3+, but you can just upgrade the 3

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:28:01 +0000

Fairphone has announced its latest smartphone, building on its promise of bulding fairer electronics. If you have the previous model, though, you can upgrade to the new components for less. Read more...

Fairphone 3 announced with eco-friendly materials and modular design

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 11:22:01 +0000

Fairphone is back with another modular and eco-friendly mobile device that packs some modest features and specs. The Fairphone 3 costs €450 and will be available to purchase from September 3. Read more...

Better late than never: the Fairphone 2 gets updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 02:58:01 +0000

Fairphone is finally updating its handset, the Fairphone 2, 18 months after Google first released Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The update will bring marked improvements and arrive over-the-air. Read more...