The COO of Microsoft, Kevin Turner, has let slip that Windows Phone 7 handsets are set to ship in Europe this October, with the US getting its share in November.

The remarks were made on video (which Engadget has nabbed) at a recent conference, with Turner being rather candid about the mistakes Microsoft has made in the mobile space.

In his speech Turner explained: "[It] has been tough – this is a lowlight. For me, the company, it's tough. But, you know what, in the October, November timeframe – October likely across Europe, November in the US – we are back in the game."

Ch-ch-changes

"This game is not over," added Turner. "There's 200 [million] smartphones right now being sold. When you think about what is going to happen in the next three to five years, there will be 400 to 450 million sold. More than double the number.

"The opportunity we have is to really make change."

Talking about what to expect from Windows Phone 7, Turner noted: "When you look at this phone and see some of the UI, it is not like any phone you have seen from Microsoft.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think that is a good thing."

The first Windows Phone 7 handset was outed last week and is set to be called the Samsung Cetus.

Via Engadget