Galaxy S II Details on August 29, Just Days Before the iPhone 5 is Rumored to be Announced

Coincidence?

TechCrunch is reporting that full details regarding the U.S. launch of the Galaxy S II will be announced on August 29.

The timing of this announcement is particularly interesting because the iPhone 5 is expected to be unveiled in America on September 7.

While the Galaxy S II has been crushing the competition in Korea, Samsung faces a tough battle when it launches its next-gen phone in the Unites States. Assuming that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) won't decide to announce the iPhone 5 a little sooner (unlikely), the Galaxy S II should acquire at least one day of uninterrupted media hype.

But will it be enough to stop us from buying the iPhone 5? One of my colleagues is already sold on the Galaxy S II. Are you?

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