Blogs

11/27/2023 1:30 PM
Considerations when using IIS and .NET Framework
Seeing errors? Try implementing these solutions
DLL and GAC errors, blocked requests, or the IIS application pool keeps stopping. This blog provides solutions for some errors you may see if you are using 51Degrees with IIS and .NET Framework.

10/11/2023 12:00 PM
Update to the 51Degrees predictive algorithm
We’ve updated our predictive algorithm to tolerate corruption in the User-Agent and User-Agent Client Hints data. The changes result in a more accurate device detection.

9/11/2023 1:30 PM
Detecting iPhones in desktop mode for iOS 17
We’ve spotted a subtle difference that could impact other device detection solutions
iOS 17 is due to be released soon and our device detection can now detect the new release. During testing, we spotted a small change to the iOS 17 desktop mode User-Agent that can affect other device detection solutions.

8/24/2023 3:30 PM
Events we’re attending in September 2023
Come and see us at DMEXCO and Technology for Marketing
In September, you can meet the 51Degrees team at DMEXCO in Cologne or at Technology for Marketing in London. Let’s chat!

7/6/2023 2:00 PM
We now release data files on Fridays
This change has been in effect since Friday 30 June 2023
In the next round of device detection improvements to 51Degrees, we’ve improved our data file release schedule.

6/7/2023 4:30 PM
We’ve improved our device detection accuracy
Better detection without compromising performance
We’ve improved our device detection accuracy following feedback raised by our customers, and we’re pleased to announce the release of our upgraded algorithm and data files.

6/1/2023 1:00 PM
Countdown to G-Day: the User-Agent reduction is complete
Device detection upgrade needed now
The User-Agent reduction has progressed to the final phase. All web device detection solutions that don’t support the User-Agent reduction and User-Agent Clients Hint must now be upgraded if they are to continue to function.

4/26/2023 12:45 PM
OpenRTB's Structured User Agent and User-Agent Client Hints
How to convert SUA data into UA-CH, and vice versa
Version 2.6 of the OpenRTB specification introduces the Structured User Agent. This new Object: Device attribute addresses Google’s changes to the User-Agent and the new User-Agent Client Hints.

3/8/2023 12:45 PM
Implementing User-Agent Client Hints: 3 different methods
The best method for you will depend on your business
Google has made preparing for the User-Agent reduction complicated, but 51Degrees provides the tools to make implementing User-Agent Client Hints simple.

2/24/2023 10:30 AM
Google's revised plans for the User-Agent
User-Agent Client Hint (UA-CH) updates from the fourth CMA report
On 31 January, Google’s Q4 report to the UK CMA was released. The report provides much-needed updates on the User-Agent reduction and User-Agent Client Hints. We recap the key points from the report in this blog.