Blogs
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 2:00:00 PM
Granular Apple iOS and iPadOS Device Detection
Combining Benchmarking and Image Hashing
Detecting the precise iPad or iPhone after iOS 12.2 is a bit of a headache, but so important for accurate analytics given Apple's dominance in the tablet and smartphone market. Traditional User-Agent based solutions need to be enhanced with JavaScript.
Thursday, August 22, 2019 1:30:00 PM
Missing iPad tablet web traffic?
Fix mobile decrease as iOS13 rolls out
iPadOS 13 arrives on iPad in September. During the days that follow web analytics tools - like Google Analytics - will indicate single digital percentage changes in device splits with desktop increasing, and tablet decreasing.
The change is a consequence of Apple's drive for a supposed improved web browsing experience and tracking prevention.
Thursday, August 22, 2019 1:00:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update August 22nd 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 22nd 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 22nd 2019
Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:30:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update August 15th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 15th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 15th 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019 3:00:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update August 8th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 8th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 8th 2019
Thursday, August 1, 2019 2:30:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update August 1st 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 1st 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for August 1st 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:30:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update July 25th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 25th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 25th 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019 2:30:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update July 18th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 18th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 18th 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019 2:30:00 PM
Device Intelligence Update July 11th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 11th 2019
User-Agents for popular devices and device detection data file updates for July 11th 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019 4:00:00 PM
Afilias' European Device Detection Patent Invalid
DeviceAtlas a trivial variation of WURFL
Yesterday the European Patent Office (EPO) opposition division narrowed Afilias Technologies Plc's device detection patent EP2245836B1 in Europe, as a result of an opposition brought by 51Degrees in 2017 and explained in this blog. The EPO concluded that the patent as initially granted was not valid.