Apple will release iOS 17, iPadOS 17 on Sept 18: Here're the devices eligible for update

The oldest devices supported by iOS 17 are the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, which were originally released in 2018. (Image: Apple)

Apple will release iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to the public on September 18. The Cupertino-based technology giant released the public beta earlier this year in June, and the iPadOS 17 public beta was released in July.

The iOS 17 update promises to bring major changes and features long requested by fans. In short, it will include an updated phone app with full-screen contact photos, text transcription for voicemail, improved Dual-SIM support, Check-in for messages and a lot more.

With iPadOS 17, users will have new ways to organize and interact with widgets, personalize the lock screen, new motion effects for wallpapers, live activities, iMessage search filters and more.

Both updates will start rolling out on September 18. Here is a full list of devices compatible with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.

The oldest devices supported by iOS 17 are the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, which were originally released in 2018.

A step above that are the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max for 2019, and the iPhone SE second generation along with the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and 12 mini which launched in 2020.

From there we step into 2021 with iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max and 13 mini. The iPhone 14 and 15 line-up makes up the newer phones released in 2022 and 2023.

The oldest iPad's supported are the iPad Pro 12.9-inch second generation, and the iPad Pro 10.5-inch which were released in 2017.

From there we move into 2018's iPad Pro 11-inch first generation and the sixth generation of the standard iPad. The iPad Air 3rd generation released in 2019, along with iPad mini 5th generation are also supported.