Device Detection

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51Degrees

1/11/2024 1:00 PM

Improvements to 51Degrees made in 2023

Staying on top of industry changes is crucial for an accurate device detection service

A lot happened in 2023 – industry changes and major device releases dominated the device detection market. In response to this, we continuously updated the 51Degrees service.

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Data Team

12/4/2023 3:45 PM

Detecting iPhones as group profiles

Why am I seeing multiple iPhones returned instead of one device?

Apple has made it difficult to detect between iPhone devices, and it’s rare to resolve the detection result to one singular model. This blog discusses the different detection methods and what you can do if the iPhone is detected as a group of models.

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51Degrees

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.

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Data Team

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.

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51Degrees

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.

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51Degrees

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.

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51Degrees

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.

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51Degrees & Postindustria

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.

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Engineering

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.

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51Degrees & Postindustria

2/20/2023 4:30 PM

Introducing the 51Degrees UAParser

We've expanded the 51Degrees product suite

The 51Degrees UAParser provides comprehensive device data based on User-Agent Client Hints and the User-Agent, and can reliably detect Apple iPhone models.