Device Data
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.
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.
8/8/2022 2:00 PM
How to view HardwareImages property over HTTPS connections
The HardwareImages property returns image results in the form of a HTTP link. This blog will show you how to convert these links into HTTPS.
8/1/2022 1:00 PM
Usage sharing: how do we use your data
This feature can help improve our machine learning algorithm
We encourage users of our service to enable usage sharing so that our algorithm can discover new or rare devices. This blog delves deeper into what we do with the data you provide through usage sharing.
7/6/2022 5:00 PM
Expected differences between 51Degrees V3 and V4
Seeing different detection results?
Our users who are upgrading from Version 3 to Version 4 can expect performance differences between the two. We discuss why in this blog.
9/21/2021 3:30 PM
Dual screens on foldable smartphones
Foldable smartphones with multiple screens pose no problem to our Device Detection
It seems that foldable phones are not just a fad. With multiple screens offering the benefits of both a tablet and portable smartphone, their popularity is starting to rise. Which is why we upgraded our real-time data services to support the dual screen feature, exclusive to foldable phones.
9/16/2021 2:00 PM
Apple announces iPhone 13 and iOS 15
There was a lot of hype surrounding the latest Apple event, with a lot of chatter about the new iPhone 13
With the event streamed online on Tuesday, Apple announced details on their upcoming devices. Not only that, but they continue to bolster their privacy features with iOS 15. Let’s discuss the big announcements made at the event.
4/27/2021 5:00 PM
51Degrees Service Update May 2021
Device detection data file update for May 2021
Another UK bank holiday? Don't mind if we do! Here is your device detection data file update for the month of May 2021.
4/1/2021 11:00 AM
51Degrees Service Update April 2021
Device detection data file update for 5th April 2021
April is here – and so is the arrival of Easter. As such, 51Degrees will not be releasing data files.
3/15/2021 5:00 PM
User-Agent Client Hints: Chrome 89 Update
51Degrees user update on UACH
This blog post provides some background concerning the change and explains to 51Degrees users both the lobbying efforts we support to reverse UACH and the modifications we will be making in Q2 2021