What's the Latest Version of iOS User Agents?

What is the iOS User Agent?

The iOS User Agent (UA) is a string sent by Safari or other browsers on iOS devices to identify the device and browser to websites. It includes important details like the device type, operating system, browser version, and rendering engine to help websites display content properly.

iOS User Agents Format

Here’s an example of an iOS User Agent string:

Breaking it down:

• Mozilla/5.0: This is a standard identifier used for compatibility across different browsers.
• (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 18_4_0 like Mac OS X): Indicates the device (iPhone) and the iOS version (18.4.0).
• AppleWebKit/605.1.15: The WebKit rendering engine used by Safari and other browsers on iOS.
• CriOS/135.0.7049.83: Shows the version of Google Chrome for iOS (CriOS).
• Mobile/15E148: Indicates it's a mobile device with a specific iOS build number (15E148).
• Safari/604.1: The version of Safari used on this device.

Why is the iOS User Agents Important?

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The iOS User Agents helps websites:

• Detect the device type (iPhone, iPad).
• Identify the browser (Safari, Chrome) for proper rendering.
• Ensure compatibility with iOS versions and optimize the browsing experience.

How to Modify the iOS User Agent

Not sure if you’re up to date? Here’s how to check:

• On a Mac: Use Safari’s Developer Tools to change the User Agent for testing.
• Third-party Tools: Use browser extensions like User-Agent Switcher to change the User Agent.

How to Check the iOS User Agent

Not sure if you’re up to date? Here’s how to check:

• On Safari: You can view the User Agent using Safari’s Developer Tools or online tools like "What’s My User Agent."
• Using JavaScript: Open the browser’s console and type: navigator.userAgent;

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