[New post] Fairphone wants you to take apart your smartphone

sskarthik posted: "This is because while the first Fairphone was all about creating an ethical handset that uses as few conflict materials as possible, its successor is also focusing on longevity. After all, says Fairphone founder and CEO Bas van Abel, the most ethical smar" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on SKarthik.info Fairphone wants you to take apart your smartphone by sskarthik This is because while the first Fairphone was all about creating an ethical handset that uses as few conflict materials as possible, its successor is also focusing on longevity. After all, says Fairphone founder and CEO Bas van Abel, the most ethical smartphone is the one you already own. "You can't make phones that don't break, but you can make a phone that's repairable," says van Abel, adding that Fairphone's aim isn't just to extend the device's lifespan, but also to create a "psychological lifeline" between the device and its users. Read more... sskarthik | September 28, 2015 at 8:40 pm | Categories: Computers and Internet | URL: http://wp.me/p1eKZE-3mmt Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from SKarthik.info. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://sskarthik.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/fairphone-wants-you-to-take-apart-your-smartphone/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com