Microsoft has announced plans to release more information about Windows 10 devices on Oct. 6 in New York City, which will reveal which mobile phones and tablets are eligible for the operating system upgrade. 

The announcement has sparked rumors on technology forums that the company will use the opportunity to release the highly-anticipated Lumia XL mobile phone. In fact,  reports released last month suggested the same, mentioning that the Lumia 950 XL, also known as the "Cityman," will include Windows 10 mobile. The new operating system, which was released earlier this summer, is said to be included as part of the device's specs.  

The highly-anticipated mobile device is also speculated to include a 64-bit Snapdragon 810 Octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM. Although Microsoft has yet to announce an official release date, the October press conference is the likely venue for an update regarding the phone's launch. 

The 950 and 950 XL versions are expected to be released simultaneously ahead of the 2015 holiday season. The phone launches are also expected to divert market attention away from rival company Apple releasing new devices, such as the iPhone 7. 

The Lumia 950 XL has made headlines in recent weeks, especially after Windows Central released render images of the new mobile device, dubbed the "Cityman," via its website. See photos of the renders here. 

Hardware and software specs for the Lumia 950 XL have also been released, revealing highly-speculated features for Microsoft's new device. Although "Cityman" specs are similar to its "Talkman" counterpart, known simply as the Lumia 950, they do include unique features that aren't available on the other version. 

The Lumia 950XL includes a polycarbonate body that is available in matte white or black. It also includes a 5.7 inch (1440 x 2560) WQHD display and an infrared iris scanner compatible with Windows Hello.