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How much RAM does your smartphone need?
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/09/04/how-much-ram-does-your-smartphone-need/
Published: September 4, 2024 08:18
Did you know the classic Nokia 3310 had just 1 kilobyte of onboard memory? If we told you back then that a mobile phone could boast over 24 million times that amount today, you would have laughed us out of the building. Over the years, we have seen RAM…
What’s the best age for your kid’s first smartphone?
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/08/22/whats-the-best-age-for-your-kids-first-smartphone/
Published: August 22, 2024 09:27
“But all my friends have their own phone!” If you have a tween in the house, this might be something you’re hearing a lot, especially now with your kids going back to school soon. If there ever was a modern parenting dilemma, this is it. After all, mobile…
E-waste Recycling: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/08/13/e-waste-recycling-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
Published: August 13, 2024 12:00
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream globally. In 2022, a record amount of 62 megatons of e-waste was generated, with little to no information on how 78% of this is collected and recycled. The amount of e-waste generated annually is growing five…
Have you tried Desktop Mode with your Fairphone?
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/07/25/have-you-tried-desktop-mode-with-your-fairphone/
Published: July 25, 2024 10:30
Did you know that your Fairphone 5 can double up as a personal computer? All you need is a monitor and an HDMI to USB-C cable to hook it up. Add a wireless keyboard and mouse, and you have all the convenience of a desktop set-up without an actual computer.…
Android 14 is here. Here’s what’s changed.
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/07/15/android-14-is-here-heres-whats-changed/
Published: July 15, 2024 11:43
Your Fairphone is about to get a brand, new Android experience. With Android 14, your device is more customizable, more secure, and more privacy-focused than ever before. At Fairphone, we are always listening to our community and exploring how we can…
Can we outrace the e-waste problem? Yes, we can.
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/06/20/can-we-outrace-the-e-waste-problem-yes-we-can/
Published: June 20, 2024 10:00
2019. 53.6 million metric tons of electronic waste generated. 2022. 62 million metric tons of electronic waste generated. 2050. 110 million metric tons of electronic waste projected. These aren’t figures we should be proud of. Sooner rather than later, we…
Don’t read our 2023 Impact Report. Read this instead.
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/06/07/dont-read-our-2023-impact-report-read-this-instead/
Published: June 7, 2024 13:00
It’s been ten years since we started revolutionizing the electronics industry. A decade is a long time—depending on how you look at it. At Fairphone, it sped past, often feeling like there were never enough hours in the day. But when reflecting on what we…
8 Tips For Better Photo Composition
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/05/28/8-tips-for-better-photo-composition/
Published: May 28, 2024 14:32
It’s not the tool that matters. It’s how you use it. While the origin of this quote and its author are hard to pin down, the message is one that is becoming more and more relevant with each passing day. It couldn’t be truer when it comes to mobile…
Fairphone wins 2024 Koning Willem-I Prize
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/05/17/fairphone-wins-2024-koning-willem-i-prize/
Published: May 17, 2024 08:00
Fairphone is a Dutch social enterprise. And for a Dutch social enterprise, it doesn’t get bigger than this. Fairphone is proud, honored and beyond thrilled to have won the prestigious Koning Willem I Sustainable Entrepreneurship Plaque for 2024. The award…
7 Tips For A Healthier, Happier Battery
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/05/07/7-tips-for-a-healthier-happier-battery/
Published: May 7, 2024 13:08
Did you know, one of the leading reasons why people decide to buy a new phone is a dying battery? That adds up, because a battery on its last legs can directly impact the performance of your device. It can slow it down, cause it to freeze up and hang, and…