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Saygus delays the V2 smartphone again, launches flex funding campaign to raise some extra money
June 25, 2025
TheSaygus V2was originally unveiled way back at CES 2015, and we actually got to spend somequality hands-on time with the device. Toting two SD card slots for a potential total of 464GB of local storage, the device gained quite a few headlines back then for its multimedia-centric features. Since its unveiling, the launch date for the V2 (pronounced V-squared) has been delayedtwo times already, leaving fans of the smartphone and early backers questioning whether they’ll ever get to see the device in real life. And nowSaygushas pushed back the launch of the device yet again, this time asking interested folk to donate to the company’s newIndiegogo campaignso the launch goes smoothly.
So, why is the company having trouble releasing the smartphone? Mainly it has to do with manufacturing issues. The company explains:
The company is trying to raise $1 million to help with the extra costs of switching manufacturers, though the Indiegogo campaign gives off a shady vibe to it already. The campaign just launched earlier today, and Saygus has already raise upwards of $850K,thanks to over 1,000 anonymous backersthat pledged their money before the campaign went live. Obviously this is Saygus adding in pre-orders that have already been placed to make the campaign look more successful, but that’s not very honest, now is it? It should be noted that this is also a flex funding campaign, so any money raised will be awarded to the company, no matter if the $1 million goal is reached or not.
Whether you get a funny feeling about the campaign or not is subjective, but I personally feel like this should be going a little smoother if the company was serious about producing a smartphone. Be sure to check out the Indiegogo campaign by following the source link below.
What are your thoughts on the company’s new financial strategy? Are you still interested in the device? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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