The Fairphone 3, known for its sustainability and modular design, is set to receive an additional two years of Android support. The announcement came from Fairphone, the company behind the device, which recently unveiled its latest sustainable handset, the Fairphone 4, in the United States.
Fairphone 3 extended Android OS support
When the the smartphone was released in late 2019, it was promised at least five years of software support. With 2024 approaching, it was expected that support for the device would be phased out. However, Fairphone has now confirmed that the Fairphone 3 will receive Android 13, along with an additional two years of support until at least 2026. This news extends the lifespan of the device and highlights Fairphone’s commitment to long-term software updates.
It is worth noting that the Fairphone 3 is no longer being sold, but for those who still own the device, this extended support provides continued software improvements and security updates.
In addition to the Fairphone 3 news, the company also released the Fairphone 4 in the United States. The Fairphone 4, like its predecessor, prioritizes repairability and environmental sustainability. It features a 3,905mAh battery and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, depending on the variant. The Fairphone 4 US variant runs on an OS platform called “/e/” and is free from Google services. The device is designed to be easily repairable, allowing users to perform repairs using basic household tools.
Overall, Fairphone’s commitment to extending software support for the Fairphone 3 and its focus on sustainable and repairable devices with the Fairphone 4 demonstrate the company’s dedication to ethical and environmentally conscious smartphone options.
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