Images of Next-Generation Microsoft Smartphones Leak

Microsoft has plans to announce new handsets in October, according to reports, but they may have already been leaked online.

Images were leaked on Twitter on Wednesday purporting to show off the upcoming Microsoft smartphones. The first leak came from Brad Sams, a Microsoft reporter at news site Neowin, that shows an image he said would be known as the Cityman. Evan Blass, who has become a veritable source for product leaks and information, upped the ante by showing off what appear to be official press images of another device to be called the Talkman.

Since Microsoft has not confirmed that the images are legitimate, it’s impossible to know whether the devices pictured in the photos are the real thing or just concept art. Still, they seem to follow rumors that have already surfaced around Microsoft’s plans for new smartphones and appear to be official photos that would typically accompany any product announcement.

Although the leaked images include no mention of specs, they seem to showcase some of the features expected to come to both devices, including their large screens and matte finish. The smartphones may also come in different colors, with the Talkman featuring both a blue and black backplate in the leaked images.

For now, though, until Microsoft says something about the images, their legitimacy should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. As October fast approaches, it’s likely more leaks will showcase Microsoft’s upcoming devices, but it’s highly unlikely Redmond will confirm anything until its official announcement.