Moto RIZR Z8 ships. Finally.

By Josh Karp

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:51PM EST

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Remember Motorola’s mighty Z8? If not, a quick run through to jog your memory. The self-proclaimed media monster sports a unique slider layout, HSDPA radio, microSD slot, 2 megapixel shooter, and ~~Moto’s new JUIX OS~~ the Symbian OS. Pretty hot! Motorola initially promised to ship the device in April, but we all know how “promised ship dates” usually turn out…The good news, however, is that they’ve finally got their shipping game together, kicking out the first 3G-capable RIZR Z8s last Friday. The bad news? Well, you knew this one was coming. It’s Europe only, at least for the time being. Expect this to launch on AT&T sometime in 2027, around the same time that T-Mobile gets around to launching their 3G network. So sad.

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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.