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Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+

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Summary

Ars Technica reviews the Fairphone Gen 6+, emphasizing its repairable, modular design aimed at longevity and reduced e-waste. It covers the RAM upgrade, disassembly ease, battery replaceability, IP rating, and software support, while noting trade-offs like increased thickness and absence of a headphone jack. The piece frames Fairphone as a durability- and repairability-focused alternative to typical mass-market smartphones.

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