was running Android 11 until now. That's because the Snapdragon 632 chipset it has inside does not support any newer major Android software update. So how is this possible then/
Well, Fairphone had promised 5 years of software support when it released the Fairphone 3 and 3+, so the company will be taking over the device's software support in its own hands and bringing the latest version of Android 13 with all its new features and security fixes, while completely skipping Android 12 in the process.
But wait, there's more! In the comments below its Twitter post where Fairphone announced this news, the company says that these 5 years of software support after the phone's launch in 2019 will now be extended by 2 more in an effort to stay true to its longevity and sustainability core values. That means the Fairphone 3 and 3+ will be supported until 2026! Truly admirable and something all phone manufacturers should aim for.