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The Fairphone (Gen 6+) Review: Finally in the US
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In Short: The Dutch manufacturer Fairphone, known for its repairable and ethically made smartphones, is now available in the US, marking a significant milestone after 13 years of limited market presence.
According to reports, Fairphone briefly teased a device called the 'Signature 27' on its website, hinting at the upcoming release of another Signature phone.
The new Fairphone comes in a striking cobalt blue color, symbolizing the people who work in the cobalt mines and the Fair Cobalt Alliance, a nonprofit cofounded by Fairphone.
Chiefly, the Fairphone features a slightly more powerful processor—the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4—alongside 12 GB of RAM, which is crucial for running modern software and AI-powered features efficiently.
The enhanced specifications, particularly the increased RAM, ensure that the Fairphone can keep up with the latest technological advancements, providing users with a longer shelf life and better performance.
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- The pop-up offered our clearest confirmation yet that another Signature phone is coming.
- It’s partly why the Dutch manufacturer Fairphone hasn’t sold its repairable, ethically made smartphone in the US in its 13-year existence—until now.
- If you’ve complained about the lack of repairable smartphones, the inability to self-replace a battery, or even the idea of a more ethically manufactured phone, the Fairphone should be on your list (if it’s time to upgrade).
- That last part is important, as many of the new software features in our smartphones, specifically those powered by artificial intelligence, demand a lot of memory; the 12 gigs here should give the Fairphone a longer shelf life in being able to take advantage of those capabilities.
Sources
- WIREDlink