WinRumors posted a news story that Microsoft is preparing to launch a range of Windows Phone 7.5 devices in September, according to reports.

Windows Phone 7.5 will also launch alongside Nokia’s range of Windows Phone devices in October. The Finnish company is expected to launch devices at its Nokia World conference on October 26. Nokia’s first Windows Phone, codenamed Sea Ray was leaked to the internet last month after Elop demonstrated the device at an internal company meeting. The device is expected to be available in October. The design of the device appears to be identical to the recently announced Nokia N9, powered by MeeGo. The device is “super confidential” at this stage and features gorilla glass, pillow shaped backing and a carl ziess 8MP camera. The secret nature of the device hasn’t stopped it leaking however. A new video emerged recently of ‘Sea Ray’ booting up into Windows Phone 7.5. The video demo provides a good hands on for the new device. Nokia has previously revealed that the company plans to launch its first Windows Phones in six European countries. Nokia plans to launch first in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and the Netherlands. Nokia’s Windows Phone devices are currently labeled with “W” (for Windows). Nokia is also rumored to be launching a dual-core N8 variant with a 12MP camera, QWERTY touchscreen candy bar phone and a cheaper touchscreen device with less expensive body.

  Windows Phone 7.5 devices to launch in September