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#1: Oct 18 '07
Hello!

Is there a way to check if a user is connected through his cellular or through a PDA?

I'd like to find it out in order to redirect mobile users to a lighter version of the website.

Thx
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#2: Oct 18 '07

re: Mobile phone / PDA recognition

Hi.

Try the get_browser() function. It gives details on your client's software.
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#3: Oct 22 '07

re: Mobile phone / PDA recognition

Thanks for this clue, I'll try looking this way...
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