Saygus V2 gets delayed again, expected to ship in the fall if Indiegogo campaign is successful

The Saygus V2 is trying its hardest to become the most delayed smartphone of all time. Just one day before it was supposed to begin shipping back in May, Saygus indefinitely pushed the launch of the device back with not much more than a small apology.

Fast forward one month, and in a move that should surprise absolutely no one, the phone has been delayed again. Saygus claims manufacturing issues are the problem here, so in an attempt to move things to another manufacturer, they’ve started up an Indiegogo campaign to raise $1 million to keep the ball rolling. Anyone that’s already pre-ordered the device will still be able to get one, although they are kindly offering refunds if you’re tired of waiting. If the fundraising campaign hits its target, you can expect the device to start shipping in the fall this year. Maybe. Possibly. Don’t hold your breath.

On the bright side, the device will include dual-SIM slots and Android 5.1 instead of 4.4 now. Are those extra features enough to make up for the constant delays? Eh.

Can’t wait to see what happens with this phone later this year.

Saygus Launches Indiegogo Campaign and Introduces New Feature to Saygus V-SQUARED

SALT LAKE CITY—June 15, 2015— The progressive American smartphone manufacturer, Saygus, today announced that it is launching an Indiegogo campaign athttp://igg.me/at/saygus. Along with the campaign, Saygus is introducing a new feature to the V-SQUARED that customers around the world have been asking for—a dual SIM card option.

“The Saygus V-SQUARED combines technologies that the mobile world has never seen in a smartphone such as the Wireless HD beaming feature and mega storage capacity of dual microSD card slots,” said Chad Sayers, Founder of Saygus. “Earlier this year, we conducted a pre-registration sales event through our website where people could secure an early place in line for our V-SQUARED smartphone. Customers ordered from 54 different countries across the globe confirming the demand for the V-SQUARED handset. Those who ordered during our pre-registration event will receive their phones as soon as they are ready to ship.

“We are now excited to announce the launch of an Indiegogo campaign. Saygus has combined incredible technology in the V-SQUARED and through this campaign we plan to bring together early adopters from around the world to join us. We believe people want to do more with mobile, and that they will, if they don’t have to compromise. Indiegogo is a great platform to assist us in bringing together a global community of technology enthusiasts who want to collaborate with Saygus to create the future of mobility,” he said.

Sayers continued, “Indiegogo is another vehicle to let people know about the V-SQUARED smartphone and enable consumers to understand the unique features and their benefits. This is one more way to inform consumers around the world about the V-SQUARED as it delivers unprecedented features, that combined, create an unparalleled mobile experience. All phones ordered through Indiegogo are scheduled to ship in the fall of 2015.”

One of the features that drove initial excitement in the Saygus V-SQUARED was the dual microSD card slots that provide its user 464GB of potential storage capacity. Saygus has implemented a new feature that provides the ability for a second SIM card. This feature has been requested from consumers around the world because it allows a user to switch between SIM cards for personal or work data or swap between carriers for plan savings.

Regarding the shipping plans, Sayers said, “We recently informed our customers who pre-registered for our phone that the shipment will be delayed due to our need to switch manufacturers because they were not meeting our stringent quality requirements. While we were changing manufacturers, we made the phone even more incredible by adding the capability for two SIM cards as well as moving from Android 4.4 (KitKat) to Android 5.1 (Lollipop). In the meantime, for any of our original customers, we can provide two options. First, we will ship them the V-SQUARED from our upcoming production run, or second, we can provide a refund, if preferred.”

About Saygus Saygus is a US-based mobile device designer and manufacturer located in Salt Lake City. Saygus is focused on delivering leading-edge cellular devices that introduce new, innovative features to the mobile marketplace for the benefit of the consumer. For more information on Saygus, please visit: http://www.saygus.com

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