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Some rumored phones which can spoil Samsung Galaxy S2's party.

A candidate among the next iPhone killers, Samsung Galaxy S2 awaits its slightly delayed U.S. unveiling, keeping its seat as the world's second thinnest Dual-Core smartphone, only behind a Japanese smartphone, NEC Medias N-04C.

Facing threat from Apple's legal wrangling and Google's acquisition of Motorola, Samsung for a moment turned its attention from the problem child Android to focus on its in-house OS, Bada.

The recent numbers show that there are over 30,000 apps available.

Below are the reasons that might help you make up your mind.

HTC EVO 3D Smartphone in India

The features mentioned below are at the moment found in different high-end Android handsets that include, Google Nexus line smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC EVO 3D, and HTC Sensation.

Samsung announced the ChatON service on Monday.

Samsung unveiled three smartphone models which run on Samsung's own bada OS, in an attempt to diversify its product lineup which heavily focuses on Google's Android. The unveiling of the new Wave models by Samsung, a major Android OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), is considered a major strategic development for the firm which was focusing only on hardware markets.

HP's fire sale on the TouchPad tablet computer has exhausted inventories for good in Canada , while the U.S. is still waiting for the next shipments, but the company said on Monday consumers shouldn't hold their breaths.

Sprint Nextel has inadvertently caused a flare-up of rumors that Apple iPhone 5 could be coming to its network in October.

Korean electronics giant Samsung has released a LTE version of Samsung Galaxy Tab, which may give touch competition to Apple's iPad 2 when launched in U.S.

Hurricane Irene's path over the weekend caused havoc by taking at least 21 lives across the United States. The hurricane has also forced Samsung to delay its Galaxy S2 smartphone, which was expected to come to the U.S. on Aug. 29.

With the end of an era as Steve Jobs resigns, it's a good time to reflect upon his tenure with Apple and on some of his famous statements.

There have been rumors that Sony Ericsson, Japan, is preparing to launch a new handset codenamed Nozomi in November 2011. An anonymous blogger posted on xperiablog.net that Sony Ericsson is launching Nozomi before Christmas.

Apple's tight-lipped approach toward its iPhone 5 release has fueled rumors on its release date and specs that will define the next step in the iPhone's evolution.

Samsung has announced that its anticipated Galaxy S2 smartphone will get the 4G treatment, offering data speeds up to four times faster than what is expected in Apple's forthcoming iPhone 5.

Two events took the centre stage last week. One was Hurricane Irene that caused havoc in the Bahamas and North Carolina before heading towards New york City.

Samsung Electronics Co. will introduce a new Galaxy smartphone at an industry exhibition in Germany this week and will showcase 4G version of Galaxy S II at IFA electronics beginning this Thursday in Berlin.

The Photon 4G could pose a serious threat to the upcoming iPhone 5.

If rumors are to be believed then Samsung is set to release the Nexus Prime in the U.S. via Verizon.