I just used that same grout a couple of weeks ago. Didn't have any haze issues. Sounds like you had a little too much water on your sponge during clean-up.
My problem with that grout color was that it actually turned out much darker than the Mapei grout sample.
The grout color won't change unless you use an enhancer to seal the grout. Most regular sealers will not darken the grout, but you should test the sealer in an inconspicuous spot first.
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Randall