Tired of upgrading your phone? This sustainable Android lets you do your own repairs

If you're tired of your phone being out of date every two years, there may finally be an answer.

The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is here, and while it might appear at first glance to be a generic, midrange Android phone, its design is something unique.

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Like the Fairphone (Gen. 5) that debuted in 2023, the latest Fairphone is focused on sustainability. The company uses ethically sourced materials, pays fair wages to its workers around the world, and has an unusually low carbon footprint. (This particular phone has one of the lowest in the market, the company says.) The handset itself can last a long time.

The Fairphone (Gen. 6) has a modular design that lets you handle repairs and replacements yourself. In theory, this means you could keep your phone much longer ...