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Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be the Answer

  • On June 28, Dutch company Fairphone announced the repair-friendly Fairphone 6, with US pre-orders open and deliveries due in August.
  • Built on over a decade of ethical sourcing, Fairphone's focus on modular hardware aims to combat planned obsolescence and promote sustainable, repairable devices.
  • This is evident in its specs: a 6.31-inch OLED display with 120Hz, 12 user-replaceable modules, and Android 15 support until 2033.
  • US pre-orders for the Fairphone 6 are open now, with deliveries beginning in August at a $900 price point.
  • Beyond its US launch, Fairphone 6 could set a new industry standard for sustainable electronics, influencing competitors with its emphasis on repairability and ethical sourcing, as CEO Raymond van Eck states.
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