According to the latest internet rumours Windows Phone 7 mobiles could be launching on October 21st.

Mobile site Neowin have claimed that sources close to Microsoft have claimed that Windows mobiles could be launched on October 21st, which isn't far away.

Its claimed that several events will be held across Europe to unveil the new Windows Phone 7 mobiles

with HTC expected to be one of the launch partners.

The new operating system is Microsoft's big push to reclaim ground lost to the iPhone and Android operating systems and is a hugely important release for the company.